convīvium
neuter
The English word 'party' can be translated into Latin as convīvium or cōmīssātiō.
Meaning: social gathering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| convīvium | neuter |
| cōmīssātiō | feminine |
The term convīvium is used to describe a gathering, a feast or a banquet, typically an organized social gathering centered around food. If you are referring to a more formal celebration or festival, the word festum is also used.
Which one should you use?
While convīvium refers to a general banquet or feast, cōmīssātiō specifically implies a more boisterous drinking party or a session of heavy drinking and revelry.
How does it change in a sentence?
convīvium is a neuter noun. Its plural form is convīvia. cōmīssātiō is a feminine noun. Its plural form is cōmīssātiōnēs.
Did you know?
- The word cōmīssātiō comes from the Greek kōmos, a band of noisy revelers roaming the streets after a feast.
- While convīvium refers to the banquet, the Romans used the term triclinium to describe the room where these parties happened, named after the three couches arranged in a U-shape.
- The term cōmīssātiō often described a specific type of drinking party where a 'master of the feast' decided the ratio of water to wine for all guests.
Examples in context
- Quot hominēs ad convīvium tuum vēnērunt?How many came to your party?This sentence is useful for asking how many people attended a convīvium.Tatoeba #11130781 by alexmarcelo, translation #8943594 by CK
- Convivium splendidum exspectat nosA splendid party awaits us
- Venite ad meam celebrationem hodieCome to my party today
- Hoc convīvium est magnopere laetum.This party is very joyful.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Quintus are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- AureliaTū ad convīvium vēnistī?Did you come to the party?
- QuintusIta, convīvium erat optimum.Yes, the party was great.
- AureliaQuī aliī aderant?Who else was there?
- QuintusMultī amīcī aderant.Many friends were there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “party” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
