celebration

nounfeminineregional/fɨʃˈtɐ̃sɐ/rare

fes·tan·ça

Definition

A lively, noisy party or celebration. (Regional usage, especially in Northern Portugal).

The village fair turned into a real celebration with music and dancing.

They're planning a big celebration for the harvest.

syn

Derivação regressiva do verbo 'festançar' (folgar, divertir-se), de origem obscura, possivelmente onomatopaica.