fiestero
/fjesteɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "party boy" is translated into Spanish as fiestero.
It can be used as both a noun (a party person) and an adjective (someone who is party-oriented).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form fiesteros is used for a group of men or a mixed-gender group of party people.
How do you pronounce it?
/fjesteɾo/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific word botellón for the pre-party gathering where fiesteros drink in the street before heading to a club, a custom that is legally restricted in many Spanish cities.
- While fiestero describes a party person, the word fiesta can also refer to a specific patron saint's day in a town, meaning a fiestero might be someone specifically organizing a traditional religious festival.
- The suffix '-ero' in fiestero is a productive tool in Spanish used to turn a noun into a person's occupation or a defining characteristic.
Examples in context
- ¡Mario es el alma de la fiesta! Siempre encuentra la manera de divertir a todos en cada celebración.Mario is the life of the party! He always finds a way to entertain everyone at every celebration.
- Él es muy fiestero.He is a real party boy.
- No seas tan fiestero siempre.Don't always be such a party boy.
- Mi hermano es un fiestero.My brother is a party boy.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their friend's habits.
- Sofía¿Mateo va a salir otra vez hoy?Is Mateo going out again today?
- MateoSí, ya sabes que soy muy fiestero.Yes, you already know I'm a party boy.
- SofíaNo sé cómo tienes tanta energía.I don't know how you have so much energy.
- MateoEs parte de mi personalidad.It's part of my personality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
