festeggiare
to celebrate
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/fe.stedˈdʒa.re/
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Cultural Note
Italians festeggiare with gusto — celebrations are rarely understated. Whether it's a birthday, a saint's day, or a football victory, the verb implies abundant food, enthusiastic toasts, and extended family gatherings.
📝 Example Sentences
Stasera festeggiamo la tua promozione!
Tonight we're celebrating your promotion!
Come festeggi il tuo compleanno?
How do you celebrate your birthday?
Abbiamo festeggiato tutta la notte.
We celebrated all night.