hora de fiesta
/oɾa de fjesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "time to party" translates to Spanish as hora de fiesta.
It is common to add an exclamation mark to the phrase, as in ¡Hora de fiesta!, to express excitement when announcing it is time to party. For a more natural way to express the idea of "time to go out partying" in many Spanish-speaking regions, you can use hora de ir de fiesta. Additionally, the expression ¡Es hora de parrandear! is an informal way to say "time to party."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hora de fiesta literally translates to "hour of party".
Did you know?
- In some regions, a parranda is not just a party but a traditional musical procession where people move from house to house singing.
- The word fiesta comes from the Latin plural fēsta, meaning it was originally a plural word for 'festivals' before becoming a singular noun in Spanish.
- While fiesta is often used for parties, in many Spanish-speaking cultures it specifically refers to a town's annual patron saint festival, which can last for an entire week.
Examples in context
- Chicos, ¡es hora de parrandear! Tenemos que celebrar este gran día juntos.Guys, it's time to party! We have to celebrate this great day together.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro just finished their final exams.
- Elena¡Por fin terminamos los exámenes!We finally finished the exams!
- AlejandroSí, estoy muy feliz.Yes, I am very happy.
- ElenaEntonces, ¡es hora de fiesta!Then, it's time to party!
- Alejandro¡Vamos a celebrar, Elena!Let's celebrate, Elena!
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.
