festa
everyday, Brazil
The Brazilian word for "party" is festa. A night out at a club is often called a balada, and a barbecue gathering is a churrasco.
Meaning: social gathering with celebration (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| festa | everyday, Brazil |
| Churrasco | casual |
| Balada | casual, Brazil |
Festa covers birthdays, weddings and any celebration. Ir à balada means going out dancing at a club, usually at night.
Which one should you use?
Balada in this sense is typically Brazilian. The word churrasco names the grilled meat and also the gathering around it.
Did you know?
- The Brazilian festa junina is a June festival with folk dances, bonfires and corn dishes.
Examples in context
- A festa começa às oito.The party starts at eight.
- Vamos à balada hoje à noite?Shall we go clubbing tonight?
- Teve churrasco na casa do João.There was a barbecue at João's house.
Example conversation
Fernanda invites her friend Lucas to her birthday in Porto Alegre.
- FernandaSábado vai ter festa na minha casa.On Saturday there is a party at my place.
- LucasQue legal! Que horas?How nice! What time?
- FernandaA partir das oito.From eight on.
