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festejar

to celebrate

verb fehs-teh-HAHR Rare

Also means

to fete

Usage Note

Festejar implies celebrating with festivities, food, or a party — it is more festive than celebrar, which can cover any kind of marking an occasion. In some Latin American countries it also carries a nuance of paying court to someone or wooing them. It is a regular -ar verb with no stem changes.

Examples

"Festejamos el cumpleaños con una cena."

Natural Translation

We celebrated the birthday with a dinner.

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