A2 — Elementaryverb
festeggiare
to celebrate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
celebrarecommemorarebrindarefare festa
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoraretrascurarenon festeggiaredimenticare
Usage note
'Festeggiare' is the most common verb for celebrating. 'Celebrare' is more formal. 'Fare festa' = to party. 'Brindare a' = to toast to something/someone.
Example
"Stasera festeggiamo il compleanno di Marco."
"Tonight we are celebrating Marco's birthday."
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