desfile
/desˈfile/masculine
The English word 'parade' is translated into Spanish as desfile.
desfile is a masculine noun referring to a public procession. You can also use the related verb desfilar, which means to take part in a parade.
Meaning: public procession (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various Spanish-speaking regions, other specific terms may be used for a parade, such as Cabalgata, Procesión or Batalla de Flores.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun desfile is desfiles. If you are using the related verb desfilar, the third-person singular preterite (past tense) is desfiló.
How do you pronounce it?
/desˈfile/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word desfile shares a common root with the English word 'defile' meaning a narrow mountain pass. Both terms originally referred to the act of moving in a single file or narrow line.
- The verb desfilar is used not only for parades but also for fashion shows. A model walking the runway is said to desfilar, connecting high fashion with the act of marching.
- The term Batalla de Flores describes a specific type of flower parade, a tradition that originated in Spain and spread to Latin America.
Examples in context
- No se perdía un desfile.He never missed a parade.This sentence shows how to use desfile to describe someone who attends parades.Tatoeba #5716591 by arh, translation #10622717 by sangelo
- La música venía a la cabeza del desfile.The band came at the head of the parade.This sentence describes the music at the head of a desfile.Tatoeba #2267962 by cueyayotl, translation #2267961 by _undertoad
- Al doblar la esquina nos encontramos con el desfile.We came upon the parade when we turned the corner.This sentence illustrates encountering a desfile when turning a corner.Tatoeba #2269055 by Shishir, translation #2269054 by _undertoad
- Estaré presente en el desfile del Día de la Independencia.I will be present at the Independence Day parade.
- Los estudiantes organizarán un desfile para celebrar el Día de la Juventud.The students will organize a parade to celebrate Youth Day.
- ¡Me encantó el pasacalles en el carnaval de Río de Janeiro!I loved the parade in the Rio de Janeiro carnival!
- La comparsa de mi barrio es muy animada y colorida.The parade in my neighborhood is lively and colorful.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- Daniel¿Vas a ver el desfile mañana, María?Are you going to see the parade tomorrow, María?
- MaríaSí, quiero ir con mi familia.Yes, I want to go with my family.
- DanielYo también iré al desfile con mis amigos.I will also go to the parade with my friends.
- María¡Qué bien! Nos vemos allí entonces.Great! See you there then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parade” translations and entries desfile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desfile, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
