festa de quinze anos
quinceañera; sweet fifteen party
Pronunciation
/ˈfɛs.tɐ dʒi ˈkĩ.zi ˈɐ.nuʃ/
Cultural Note
The festa de quinze anos (or festa de debutante) marks a girl's transition to womanhood at age 15. Traditions include a waltz with the father, changing from flat shoes to heels, and fifteen candles representing important people. These celebrations can be as elaborate as weddings, with formal gowns, choreographed dances, and hundreds of guests.
📝 Example Sentences
A festa de quinze anos da minha filha será inesquecível.
My daughter's sweet fifteen party will be unforgettable.
Ela usou um vestido rosa na festa de quinze anos.
She wore a pink dress at her sweet fifteen party.
A valsa é o momento mais emocionante da festa de quinze anos.
The waltz is the most emotional moment of the sweet fifteen party.
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