Which one should you use?
While rave is an anglicism used to describe the event, fiesta rave is a common way to specify it as a party. Alternatively, fiesta electrónica can be used to describe the nature of the music and the gathering.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term rave is an informal anglicism used primarily within the electronic music scene. Fiesta electrónica is also an informal way to refer to these events.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In various Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the English term rave is predominantly used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a noun, rave is typically treated as a feminine noun, often appearing with the article la (e.g., la rave).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈreif/.
Did you know?
- In Spain, calling an event a rave can imply it is an illegal, underground 'free party' rather than a sanctioned club night.
- Although it is an English loanword, many Spanish speakers pronounce rave as if it ended with an 'f' sound, like /ˈreif/.
- The word rave in Spanish is an unadapted borrowing, meaning it retains its original English spelling entirely.
Examples in context
- La fiesta rave del sábado estuvo increíble. Hubo música electrónica de primer nivel y un ambiente enérgico.The rave party on Saturday was incredible. There was top-notch electronic music and an energetic atmosphere.
- Vamos a ir a un rave este fin de semana. ¡Será épico!We're going to a rave this weekend. It's going to be epic!
- La fiesta electrónica de anoche fue alucinante. No paré de bailar en toda la noche.Last night's electronic party was mind-blowing. I didn't stop dancing all night.
- La macrofiesta de música electrónica en Ibiza atrae a miles de personas cada año.The electronic music macro party in Ibiza attracts thousands of people every year.
- La rave de anoche fue increíble.Last night's rave was incredible.
- ¿Vas a ir a la rave de este fin de semana?Are you going to the rave this weekend?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their weekend plans.
- AlejandroMaría, hay una rave en la playa mañana.María, there is a rave on the beach tomorrow.
- María¡Suena genial! ¿A qué hora empieza?That sounds great! What time does it start?
- AlejandroLa rave empieza a las diez de la noche.The rave starts at ten at night.
- MaríaPerfecto, Alejandro, yo voy contigo.Perfect, Alejandro, I am going with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rave” translations and entries rave, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rave, CC BY-SA 4.0.