ceremony

a formal event or occasion, often with special customs and traditions

ceremonia, acto solemne

• a ceremony for somebody/something

Collocations wedding ceremony · funeral ceremony

• The wedding ceremony was held in a small church.

  La ceremonia de boda se celebró en una pequeña iglesia.

a religious or traditional ritual performed on a special occasion

ritual, ceremonia religiosa

• a ceremony for something

Collocations religious ceremony · traditional ceremony

• The religious ceremony lasted several hours.

  La ceremonia religiosa duró varias horas.

an event where prizes or awards are given to people for their achievements

entrega de premios, ceremonia de entrega

• a ceremony for something

Collocations award ceremony · prize-giving ceremony

• The award ceremony was held at the city hall.

  La ceremonia de entrega de premios se celebró en el ayuntamiento.

the formal or official part of a process, such as signing documents or making promises

formalidad, parte oficial

• a ceremony for something

Collocations signing ceremony · opening ceremony

• The signing ceremony was attended by government officials.

  La ceremonia de firma fue asistida por funcionarios del gobierno.