Usage Note
Fiestas is the plural of fiesta and frequently refers specifically to the local patron-saint festivals (fiestas patronales) that are central to Spanish and Latin American community life. Saying hacer fiestas to someone can mean to fuss over them or flatter them. The word is also borrowed wholesale into English for informal party contexts.
Examples
"Las fiestas del pueblo duran tres días."
Natural Translation
The town festivals last three days.
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