Meaning
party; holiday
- party
- holiday; day off
- festival; fair
In a sentence
Domani è festa, quindi gli uffici sono chiusi.
Tomorrow is a holiday, so the offices are closed.
Andiamo a una festa sabato sera.
We're going to a party on Saturday evening.
Ieri abbiamo fatto una piccola festa a casa.
Yesterday we had a small party at home.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| festa | feminine · singular |
| feste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'festa' for celebrations like birthdays or holidays; 'vacanza' is for time off work/school.
- Avoid 'festa' for religious feasts like Easter—use 'Pasqua' or 'Natale' instead.
- Plural 'feste' can mean 'holidays' (e.g., 'Buone feste!' = 'Happy holidays!').