que siga la fiesta
/ke siɡa la fjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "party on" can be translated into Spanish as que siga la fiesta.
This expression is used to encourage a celebration to keep going, often when someone suggests stopping or when the energy is high.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a subjunctive construction where que introduces a wish and siga is the third-person singular subjunctive of seguir (to continue), literally meaning "may the party continue."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, ¡Vamos a echar desmadre! means "Let's party like there's no tomorrow!" In Spain, ¡A darlo todo en la fiesta! means "Let's give it our all at the party!"
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish or a desire for a state of affairs to persist.
Did you know?
- The word fiesta is a linguistic oddity because it kept its initial 'f' from Latin. In most other Spanish words, the Latin 'f' evolved into a silent 'h' or disappeared entirely.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a fiesta is not just a party but can refer to a specific religious festival or a patron saint's day, meaning the 'party' might actually be a town-wide holiday.
Examples in context
- ¡Fiesta en marcha! ¡A disfrutar la noche a tope!Party on! Enjoy the night to the fullest!
- ¡Que siga la fiesta!Party on!
- ¡Que siga la fiesta hasta mañana!Party on until tomorrow!
- Todavía hay música, ¡que siga la fiesta!There is still music, party on!
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a lively house party.
- Javier¡La música es excelente, que siga la fiesta!The music is excellent, party on!
- Lucía¡Sí, Javier, yo también quiero bailar!Yes, Javier, I want to dance too!
- Javier¡Entonces no nos detengamos!Then let's not stop!
- Lucía¡Exacto, que siga la fiesta!Exactly, party on!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fiesta, la, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
