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juerga

party

noun HWEHR-gah Rare

Also means

binge

Usage Note

Juerga is a colloquial term for a lively, noisy celebration or night out, with connotations of excess and fun: irse de juerga means 'to go out partying'. It is more informal and high-energy than fiesta. The word has a particularly strong association with flamenco celebrations in Andalusia.

Examples

"Salieron de juerga hasta el amanecer."

Natural Translation

They went out partying until dawn.

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