feria estatal
/feɾja estatal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "state fair" is translated into Spanish as feria estatal.
feria estatal is used to describe a large-scale exhibition or festival organized or sponsored by a state government, often featuring agriculture and amusement rides.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of feria (fair/festival) and estatal (state-related/of the state).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because feria is a feminine noun, the definite article must be la and any accompanying adjectives must be feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/feɾja estatal/
Did you know?
- In some regions, the word feria can also refer to the 'cash register' or the 'change' one receives during a transaction.
- The word feria is derived from the Latin fēriae, which originally described religious holidays and days of rest.
- In Spain, the word feria can refer to a specific urban layout where temporary streets and tents are built specifically for the festival, creating a city within a city.
Examples in context
- Tom fue a la feria estatal.Tom went to the state fair.Tatoeba #10179369 by Jeigmz, translation #6353281 by CK
- Me encanta visitar la Feria Estatal todos los años.I love visiting the state fair every year.
- ¿Vas a la Feria Estatal este año?Are you going to the state fair this year?
- ¡No puedo esperar para disfrutar de los juegos y atracciones en la Feria Estatal!I can't wait to enjoy the games and attractions at the state fair!
- La feria estatal es muy grande.The state fair is very large.
- ¿Quieres ir a la feria estatal conmigo?Do you want to go to the state fair with me?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are deciding on weekend plans.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿vamos a la feria estatal este sábado?Sofía, are we going to the state fair this Saturday?
- SofíaMe encantaría, suena como un buen plan.I would love to, it sounds like a good plan.
- AlejandroPerfecto, compraré los boletos hoy.Perfect, I will buy the tickets today.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, nos vemos allá.Thanks, Alejandro, see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
