celebrado
/θelebɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase held is translated into Spanish as celebrado.
How do you pronounce it?
/θelebɾado/
Did you know?
- The word celebrado can be used as an adjective to describe a person who is famous or highly acclaimed, such as a celebrado poeta.
- To express that a position or office was 'held' by someone, Spanish speakers avoid celebrado and instead use ocupado, which literally means 'occupied'.
- If you want to say a meeting was 'held' in the sense of 'to hold' an object, you must use a completely different verb, such as sostener.
Examples in context
- Durante la exposición, el orador sostuvo un libro en sus manos.During the presentation, the speaker held a book in his hands.
- El presidente mantuvo una actitud firme durante las negociaciones.The president held a firm attitude during the negotiations.
- El niño sujetó fuertemente la cuerda del globo.The child held the balloon string tightly.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a business conference.
- Elena¿Dónde fue celebrado el congreso este año?Where was the congress held this year?
- AlejandroFue celebrado en un hotel en Madrid.It was held in a hotel in Madrid.
- ElenaParece que fue un lugar muy elegante.It seems it was a very elegant place.
- AlejandroSí, Alejandro estuvo muy contento allí.Yes, Alejandro was very happy there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
