hora de fiesta
/oɾa de fjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "party time" is translated into Spanish as hora de fiesta.
The phrase hora de fiesta is used to announce that the time for celebration or festivities has arrived.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hora (hour/time), de (of) and fiesta (party).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal expression Hora de la Juerga is used to mean "party time".
How does it change in a sentence?
A common way to use this phrase in a complete sentence is by adding ¡Es…! (It is…!) at the beginning, forming ¡Es hora de fiesta!
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word fiesta is also used to describe a public holiday when businesses and schools are closed.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'fiesta' is not just a party but can also refer to a town's annual patron saint festival, which involves days of public celebration.
- While most Latin words starting with 'f' evolved into an 'h' sound in Spanish, fiesta is a rare exception that kept its original 'f'.
Examples in context
- ¡Es hora de la fiesta! ¡Prepárense para divertirse!It's party time! Get ready to have fun!
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a birthday gathering.
- DanielLa música está lista.The music is ready.
- MaríaEntonces es hora de fiesta.Then it's party time.
- Daniel¡Vamos a bailar, María!Let's dance, María!
- María¡Sí, vamos!Yes, let's go!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fiesta, hora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
