celebración
/θelebɾaˈθjon/feminine
The English phrase "celebration" is translated into Spanish as celebración.
celebración is a noun used to describe a social gathering intended for entertainment and fun.
Meaning: social gathering for entertainment and fun (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
celebración is a feminine noun. When using it in the singular with a definite article, you must use the feminine article la to form la celebración. To express the plural form "celebrations", use celebraciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/θelebɾaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- While celebración refers to the party itself, Spanish speakers often use the verb celebrar to mean 'to hold' or 'to host' an event, even if the occasion is not joyful, such as celebrar un juicio for 'holding a trial'.
- In Spain, a celebración involving a meal often includes a sobremesa, the custom of staying at the table long after the food is finished to talk and socialize.
- The Spanish word celebración shares its Latin root celeber with the English word 'celebrated', which originally meant 'frequented' or 'crowded'.
Examples in context
- Creo que esto exige una celebración.I think that this calls for a celebration.This sentence shows how to express that a situation calls for a celebración.Tatoeba #7921964 by fpp, translation #7921947 by CK
- Los padres serán invitados para la celebración escolar.Parents will be invited to the school celebration.This sentence demonstrates the use of celebración in the context of a school event.Tatoeba #1551716 by hayastan, translation #9308731 by CK
- Todos los padres estuvieron presentes en la celebración escolar de los hijos.All the parents were present at the kids' school celebration.This sentence shows the use of celebración when describing attendance at a school event.Tatoeba #8379793 by arh, translation #8384064 by cromwellt
- Vamos a organizar una gran celebración para mi cumpleaños.We are going to organize a big celebration for my birthday.
- El equipo ganador se merece un gran festejo.The winning team deserves a big celebration.
- ¡Vamos a hacer una fiesta increíble para celebrar nuestro éxito!Let's throw an amazing party to celebrate our success!
- El pueblo entero se unió en un jolgorio para celebrar la victoria.The whole town came together in a festive celebration to rejoice in the victory.
- Vamos a armar una gran pachanga para celebrar el Día de los Muertos.We are going to throw a big party to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are planning a birthday party.
- SofíaNecesitamos planear la celebración de cumpleaños.We need to plan the birthday celebration.
- JavierSí, será una celebración muy especial.Yes, it will be a very special celebration.
- Sofía¿Quiénes vendrán a la celebración, Javier?Who will come to the celebration, Javier?
- JavierToda la familia vendrá a la celebración.The whole family will come to the celebration.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “celebration” translations and entries celebración, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries celebración, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
