fiesta

noun

fi·​es·​ta fē-ˈe-stə 

: festival

specifically : a saint's day celebrated in Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines with processions and dances

Synonyms of fiesta

• celebration
• festival
• festivity

Examples of fiesta in a Sentence

the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer

Recent Examples on the Web

The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

While locals are excited to have the fiesta in their backyard, one of the few Colombian restaurants in the city is feeling overwhelmed. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

Additionally, the fiesta will include live music, mariachis, and works from many local artists in the event’s auction, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Latin festa — more at feast

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fiesta

• cuesta
• festa
• testa
• vesta
• avesta
• digesta
• podesta
• siesta

Kids Definition

fiesta

noun

fi·​es·​ta fē-ˈes-tə 

: festival sense 1

especially : a saint's day celebrated in Spain and Latin America with parades and dances

Etymology

from Spanish fiesta "a festival, a religious celebration," from Latin festa, plural of festum "festival, feast" — related to feast, festival