de fiesta
/de fjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'partying' is translated into Spanish as de fiesta.
The phrase de fiesta describes a state of being out celebrating or participating in a festive event.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear Salir de juerga or the expression Montar un sarao to describe throwing a lively and boisterous party. In many South American countries, the verb Rumbear is used to mean going out and partying. In some Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean, the word Perrear specifically means dancing to reggaeton music at parties.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase de fiesta is most commonly paired with the verb ir (to go) to form ir de fiesta, which means 'to go partying'. If you want to say that someone is currently in the act of partying (present continuous), use the verb estar followed by the phrase, such as está de fiesta.
Did you know?
- The word perrear comes from the word for 'dog' (perro), as the dancing style mimics a dog's movements.
- The term sarao used in the expression montar un sarao actually traces its roots back to the Portuguese word sarau, which originally meant a social gathering for music and poetry.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, estar de fiesta can describe a town or city celebrating its patron saint, meaning the entire community is partying at once.
Examples in context
- Vamos a celebrar una fiesta de cumpleaños en mi casa.We are going to celebrate a birthday party at my house.
- Este fin de semana vamos a ir de fiesta con nuestros amigos.We are going to go partying with our friends this weekend.
- Cuando visité Barcelona, salimos de juerga todas las noches.When I visited Barcelona, we went partying every night.
- No me gusta salir de fiesta.I don't like going partying.
- Ellos están de fiesta en el centro.They are partying downtown.
- ¿Quieres ir de fiesta esta noche?Do you want to go partying tonight?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their plans for Friday night.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿estás listo para salir de fiesta?Alejandro, are you ready to go partying?
- AlejandroSí, Elena. Me encanta estar de fiesta.Yes, Elena. I love partying.
- Elena¿A dónde quieres ir esta noche?Where do you want to go tonight?
- AlejandroPodemos ir al club nuevo.We can go to the new club.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
