fanfare

BrE /ˈfæn.fɛə/ AmE /ˈfæn.fr/

noun en → es

1 MUSIC [singular] B2

a short piece of music played to announce the arrival or start of something important, often with trumpets and drums

fanfarria, música festiva

  • a fanfare for somebody/something

Collocations a fanfare of trumpets and drums · a fanfare to announce something

  • The concert began with a fanfare.

    El concierto comenzó con una fanfarria.

2 CELEBRATION [singular] B2

a loud and enthusiastic welcome or celebration of something important, often with music and cheering

alboroto, celebración ruidosa

  • a fanfare for somebody/something

Collocations a fanfare of cheers and applause · a fanfare to welcome someone

  • There was a huge fanfare when the new president arrived.

    Hubo un gran alboroto cuando el nuevo presidente llegó.