festival

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfestɪvl/ AmE /ˈfestɪvl/

noun en → es

1 CELEBRATION [singular] A2

a special event or celebration that lasts for several days and usually includes music, dancing, and other entertainment

festival, celebración, feria

  • a festival of something

Collocations music festival · film festival

  • The town holds a music festival every summer.

    La ciudad organiza un festival de música cada verano.

2 MARK [singular] B1

a special day or period of time when people celebrate something important, such as a religious event or national holiday

fiesta, celebración, festividad

  • a festival of something

Collocations religious festival · national festival

  • The religious festival is a time for reflection and prayer.

    La festividad religiosa es un tiempo para la reflexión y oración.

3 MARKET [singular] B1

a large outdoor market where people sell goods, often in connection with a religious festival or holiday

mercado, feria, tianguis

  • a festival of something

Collocations Christmas market · market day

  • The Christmas market is a popular event in the city.

    El mercado de Navidad es un evento popular en la ciudad.

4 ART [singular] B2

an organized series of performances, exhibitions, or other cultural events that take place over a period of time and are usually focused on a particular theme or artist

festival, evento cultural, muestra

  • a festival of something

Collocations art festival · cultural festival

  • The art festival features works by local artists.

    El festival de arte presenta obras de artistas locales.

5 SPORT [singular] B2

an organized event or competition in which teams or individuals compete in a particular sport over several days

torneo, competencia, festival deportivo

  • a festival of something

Collocations football festival · sports festival

  • The football festival will feature teams from around the world.

    El festival de fútbol contará con equipos de todo el mundo.

6 COMMUNITY [singular] B2

a community event or celebration that brings people together to enjoy food, music, and other activities

celebración comunitaria, fiesta popular, festival de comunidad

  • a festival of something

Collocations community festival · neighborhood festival

  • The community festival is a great way to meet new people.

    El festival comunitario es una gran manera de conocer gente nueva.

7 MARKET [singular] B2

a large outdoor market where people sell goods, often in connection with a religious festival or holiday

mercado, feria, tianguis

  • a festival of something

Collocations Christmas market · market day

  • The Christmas market is a popular event in the city.

    El mercado de Navidad es un evento popular en la ciudad.

8 CULTURAL [singular] C1

an organized series of performances, exhibitions, or other cultural events that take place over a period of time and are usually focused on a particular theme or artist

festival, evento cultural, muestra

  • a festival of something

Collocations art festival · cultural festival

  • The art festival features works by local artists.

    El festival de arte presenta obras de artistas locales.