festividad

festivity

noun fehs-tee-bee-DAHD Rare

Also means

holiday

Usage Note

Festividad refers to an officially recognised celebration or holiday, often religious or civic: la festividad del Corpus Christi. It is slightly more formal than fiesta. In the plural, festividades can describe a series of celebrations. The adjective is festivo; día festivo is the standard term for a public holiday.

Examples

"La festividad de la Virgen es muy celebrada en este pueblo."

Natural Translation

The feast day of the Virgin is widely celebrated in this village.

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