falta a la fiesta
/falta a la fjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "party foul" can be translated into Spanish as falta a la fiesta.
falta a la fiesta refers to a social mistake or a breach of etiquette that occurs during a party.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'party foul' might be described as a metida de pata. This colorful idiom literally translates to 'putting one's foot in it'.
- In Spanish, falta is the same word used by referees to call a foul in football and basketball. While falta a la fiesta describes a social error, the word itself keeps the sporting connotation of breaking a rule.
- While 'party foul' implies a mistake, the word falta is also used in Spanish to describe a person's absence or a failure to show up to an event.
Example conversation
Alejandro accidentally breaks a glass at a gathering.
- Alejandro¡Lo siento! Rompí una copa.I'm sorry! I broke a glass.
- MaríaEso es una falta a la fiesta, Alejandro.That is a party foul, Alejandro.
- AlejandroVoy a limpiar todo ahora mismo.I'm going to clean everything up right now.
- MaríaEstá bien, no te preocupes, María te ayuda.It's okay, don't worry, María will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
