Definitions tagged fiesta in the street dictionary.
A social gathering or party centered around playing the guitar and singing (these meetings are a staple of Argentine social life, often featuring folk or rock music).
Last night was epic, guitarreada and beer all night long.
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A public holiday or non-working day when businesses and schools close to commemorate a historical or religious event. (In Argentina, these are frequently moved or added to create long weekends to promote domestic tourism).
Monday is a feriado, we have a long weekend!
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A traditional folkloric parade held on the Monday of Carnival (this celebration takes place in La Paz and showcases diverse regional and indigenous dances).
I am going to dance in the JISK´ANATA this year.
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A slumber party or sleepover, typically for girls or teenagers, where everyone wears pajamas and stays up all night playing.
Manuela invited me to her PIJAMADA, so I am going to sleep during the afternoon.
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An expression used to indicate that there are very few people present at a place or event.
Only cuatro gatos showed up to that party, man.
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A sellout or a flake who initially agrees with a plan or a person but then switches sides without feeling any guilt. (In Panama, this term meaning 'traitor to the homeland' is often used jokingly among friends when someone changes their mind or flakes on a plan).
Vende patria! You said we were going to drink beer, not hard liquor!
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A state of being completely hammered or wasted.
Throw some cold water on him so his tusa wears off.
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Derived from tusa (a term for a drinking binge). Someone who is completely hammered and in a state of total blackout, having lost all sense of who they are.
I do not remember a thing, can you not see I was entusao?
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A person who can party and keep the pace going for many hours or days at a time. (The term literally means long field, describing someone who has the endurance to go the distance).
The other day we went out on a bender with Joselito and that guy spent three days drinking. That guy is a top-tier canchalarga.
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A musician who plays or sings Panamanian folk music, or a hardcore fan who listens to it constantly (in Panama, this refers specifically to an accordion-based genre called musica tipica).
The neighbor across the street is a tipiquero, man. He doesn't let us sleep for shit.
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A fruit salad or fruit cocktail typically served at birthday parties and celebrations.
Mommy, I want tuti fruti for my birthday, pretty please.
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A nickname for a cheap but potent wine that is notorious for getting people to undress in record time.
Buy her a Bajapanti and bring her a serenade, she will forgive you with that.
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Small pieces of colored paper used to fill piñatas, decorate at parties, or throw over people during celebrations.
A: What should we put in the girl's piñata? B: Candies and confeti, I mean, what else are we going to put in it?
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Small firecrackers that explode when thrown against a hard surface, commonly used during holiday celebrations (these are small, fuse-less snaps or pop-its).
A: 'I told you not to buy bombitas for the kid, don't you see that stuff is dangerous?' B: 'I just didn't know those things went off against the rubber...'
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A sparkler or handheld firework that emits bright, star-like sparks when lit. It is a traditional item used during Christmas celebrations (In Panama, these are a staple for children to play with during the December holidays).
A: Daddy, will you buy me an estrellita? B: Yes, honey, but you have to share it with your brother.
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A very famous character in Panama who performs as a clown (Pinpin is a well-known television personality and children's entertainer in the country).
A: My wife wants me to hire Pinpin for the kid's birthday. B: Oh, damn, isn't that really expensive?
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This is the common term for a cake in Panama. While in most Spanish speaking countries dulce refers to candy or general sweets, Panamanians use it specifically for cakes and pastries.
A: I want a chocolate dulce for my birthday. B: Chocolate with or without almonds?
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A massive traditional celebration that lasts three days or more, characterized by endless food and alcohol (these events are often communal or religious festivals sponsored by a specific host).
I have a PRESTE on Friday, so I am going to have to ask for time off from work until Tuesday.
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Someone who is sharply dressed or looks very elegant.
A: So who is your boyfriend? B: That guy you see dressed in chapot.
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A lively party or bash where there is lots of dancing and drinking.
We have a bailongo on Saturday night.
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A wild, rowdy party where everyone loses their minds and has an unforgettable time.
Tomorrow we're going to the joda my cousin is throwing, so bring condoms.
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To create a loud, festive atmosphere for dancing, drinking, and socializing with a crowd. (In Venezuela, a bochinche is a noisy, informal party or a rowdy gathering).
I want to go out and BOCHINCHAR today. / I need to BOCHINCHAR to cheer myself up.
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A big blowout or a festive gathering characterized by music, dancing, and plenty of food.
This weekend there is a massive parranda at the stadium. / The parranda at Luis's house was great, we danced until dawn.
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A slang term for messing around, banter, or collective joking. It refers to the act of enjoying jokes, people acting silly, or having a great time during an event.
What a vaciladera this guy is with his jokes. / Last night's party was pure vaciladera with the friends who just got back from their trip.
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A flashy, gaudy costume and a spooky mask worn during Corpus Christi festivals. (These represent traditional satirical characters in Panamanian folklore known for their grotesque or ugly appearance).
A: 'The boy told me he wants to wear a parrampán this year' B: 'Oh no, it is so ugly to dress him like that, honey'
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A party bus or converted coach used for nightlife, featuring loud music and drinks for the passengers. It is essentially a mobile nightclub. (In Panama, these are typically colorful, modified buses that tour the city during celebrations.)
A: What are you and Carolina doing this weekend? B: Oh, I think we are going to tour the city on a chiva parrandera.
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A hell of a racket or an ungodly commotion, usually caused by a group of wild, unruly children.
A: I do not like throwing my kid birthday parties because those school friends of his kick up such a bulla in my house that I feel like taking a stick to all of them. B: Oh, sister, they are just kids. Let them live!
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To chip in or pool money together by asking for contributions from others. It is very common among coworkers or students to pay for a shared expense like food or drinks.
We need to hacer vaca for the beers this weekend. / Let's hacer vaca to have a barbecue on game day.
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An act of wild, primitive fun and a release of basic instincts, usually referring to a party that gets very rowdy.
A: Hey, how was Carlitos party? B: Oh, that was total demencia, man. (In Panama, mansa is a slang intensifier meaning huge or great).
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A state of wild celebration, raucous partying, and total lack of restraint where people let their primal instincts run free.
A: 'Bro, where are we going to celebrate your birthday?' B: 'At the corner bar, man. That is where we are going to start the gozadera, you know.'
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The act of jumping around repeatedly while dancing or celebrating, creating a high-energy commotion or a lively ruckus.
A: At the New Year's parties there's always a lot of brincoteo going on... B: Especially with the kids. They're the real experts at how to brincotear.
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A festive group of musicians and revelers that accompanies carnival queens and other figures during a parade (in Panama, these groups represent rival neighborhoods and compete for the best performance).
A: The thing I like most about carnival are the tunas. B: Right? They are quite a show.
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Means to go for a stroll, take a drive, or head out to clear your head. It is used to describe leisure time spent with friends or by yourself.
A: Mom, I will be back soon, I am going to dar una vuelta with Jose. B: Okay, son, be careful.
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A sharp outfit or a specific set of clothes chosen for a party, a night out, or any event where someone needs to dress to impress.
How do you like my Pinta for tonight? / I have to pick out my Pinta for the wedding.
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A lively time or gathering centered around messing around, joking, and roasting each other. It describes the act of enjoying a moment of collective fun (Chalequeo is the Venezuelan practice of relentless, playful teasing among friends).
The jodedera at the stadium last night was so good. / You missed out on the jodedera at my buddy Juan's house.
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A term for celebrating or partying to mark a special occasion or good news (literally referring to uncorking a bottle of wine or champagne to toast a success).
- Did you take your final exam? - Yeah, I passed. - Way to go! Congrats. So, when are we going to descorchar?
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A phrase used to call for collective solidarity. It means for everyone to chip in or pool their money together to pay for a shared expense.
A: "Bro, who is buying the booze?" B: "Vamos a hacer una vaca, instead, because no one has enough money on their own."
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A casual greeting used between friends to invite someone to come over, join the group, or approach for a conversation.
A: What's up, Julio? B: ¡Hey, llega, Carlos!
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To get drunk or go on a drinking binge, typically with beer. (In small towns, the term can refer to local spirits like calentaito, a spiced alcoholic drink served warm).
Let's caernos a curda this weekend, buddy. / After the game we have to caerse a curda.
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Someone who is hammered or wasted and clearly showing it. (In Panama, this is the standard slang for being visibly drunk).
A: Don Pedro, go home, you are jumao and it is already late. B: Who is jumao? Show some respect!
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A state of extreme drunkenness or a heavy bender.
I went on a real juma at that party on Friday. | My mom does not like Christmas because my dad always goes on these awful jumas.
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A gathering or party where the main or only goal is to drink large amounts of alcohol and get wasted (the term is derived from the slang verb chupar, which means to drink).
I have forbidden little Eduardito from going to those teenage chupatas. Every time a girlfriend dumps him, he organizes a chupata.
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Wild behavior, craziness, or acting like a fool. It refers to doing or saying things that are out of control, trashy, or inappropriate. (Carnival is Panama's biggest annual festival known for intense street parties and excess).
During Carnival some crazy atorrancias happen, man. / You can't give Paul liquor because he starts talking atorrancias.
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A sex party or an orgy.
Last night, there was a major partuza at my place.
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A party or social gathering organized for a specific purpose or just to hang out with certain people (typically used in the Salamanca region).
Don't forget the furriona is on Thursday, everyone is looking forward to seeing you.
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A traditional Panamanian folk violin used in singing competitions (cantaderas) and other rural musical festivals.
My grandfather lent me his rabel so I could learn how to play. The rabel is essential to properly perform a mejorana (a traditional Panamanian folk song and dance).
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A sarcastic expression used to tell someone they are so funny after they make an offensive, mean, or lame joke.
A: That woman is so fat that if she lies face down, she will drown. B: Oh, Pedro, se te derrama la gracia.
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To go all out or show extreme generosity by sparing no expense when hosting a party or giving a gift.
My dad se rajó for my brother's birthday, I wasn't expecting it. | Grandparents always se rajan on New Year's.
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