No. 956 in Spanish
festival
A celebration or event with cultural, religious, or entertainment activities.
In a sentence
El festival de música fue magnífico.
The music festival was magnificent.
Here, 'festival' refers to an organized event typically centered around music, art, or other forms of entertainment.
Durante el festival, la ciudad se llena de turistas.
During the festival, the city fills up with tourists.
In this sentence, 'festival' denotes a time period during which a city hosts celebratory events, indicating its influence on local tourism.
Decidimos organizar un festival benéfico para ayudar a los necesitados.
We decided to organize a charity festival to help those in need.
Here, 'festival' is used to describe a fundraising event characterized by various engaging activities or performances.
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