festive

BrE /ˈfestɪv/ AmE /ˈfɛstɪv/

adjective en → es

1 CELEBRATORY [attributive, predicative] B1

relating to a celebration or holiday, especially Christmas and New Year

festivo, de celebración

  • a festive occasion

Collocations festive season · festive spirit

  • The hotel offers a special festive menu.

    El hotel ofrece un menú especial para la temporada festiva.

2 JOYOUS [attributive, predicative] B1

full of happiness and enjoyment, especially during a celebration or holiday

alegre, de buen humor

  • a festive mood

Collocations festive atmosphere · festive occasion

  • The children were in a very festive mood.

    Los niños estaban de muy buen humor.