celebrar

to celebrate

verb seh-leh-BRAHR Common

Also means

to hold

Usage Note

Celebrar is a regular -ar verb. Beyond 'to celebrate' (celebrar una victoria), it importantly means 'to hold' a formal event or meeting: celebrar una reunión ('to hold a meeting'), celebrar elecciones ('to hold elections'). This second sense catches learners off guard. Celebrarse (reflexive) describes an event that 'takes place': la reunión se celebra el lunes.

Examples

"Van a celebrar una fiesta este fin de semana."

Natural Translation

They are going to hold a party this weekend.

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