fiesta
neutral, Mexico
The usual word for "party" is fiesta. In Mexican slang a lively party is a reventón or a pachanga, and a big one is a fiestón.
Meaning: celebration or social gathering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| fiesta | neutral, Mexico |
| Reventón | slang, Mexico |
| Pachanga | casual, Mexico |
Hay fiesta en mi casa invites friends to a party. Reventón suggests a wild night, while pachanga sounds jolly and relaxed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Reventón and pachanga are typical of Mexican speech. A birthday party for a child is a fiesta de cumpleaños and may include a piñata.
Did you know?
- A Mexican birthday party often ends with a piñata and cake.
Examples in context
- Hay fiesta en mi casa el sábado.There is a party at my house on Saturday.
- Estuvo buenísimo el reventón.The party was great.
- ¡Vamos a echar la pachanga!Let us throw a party!
Example conversation
Nico invites his friend Fer to a birthday party in Guadalajara.
- NicoEl sábado hay fiesta en mi casa.On Saturday there is a party at my house.
- Fer¿A qué hora empieza?What time does it start?
- NicoA las ocho. Va a estar padre.At eight. It will be great.
