gala

BrE /ˈɡɑːlə/ AmE /ˈɡælə/

noun en → es

1 CELEBRATION [singular] B1

a formal or important event, such as a party or dinner, often held to celebrate something special

fiesta, evento, cena de gala

  • a gala evening

Collocations gala dinner · gala event

  • The company held a gala to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

    La empresa organizó una cena de gala para celebrar su 50º aniversario.

2 CLOTHING [singular] B2

special or formal clothes worn for a special occasion, such as a party or dinner

vestido de gala, traje de etiqueta

  • a gala dress

Collocations gala outfit · gala attire

  • She wore a stunning red gala gown to the ball.

    Ella llevó un impresionante vestido rojo de gala al baile.