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Tomatina
/to.maˈti.na/
tomato-throwing festival
La Tomatina de Buñol es un evento famoso en España.
The Buñol Tomatina is a famous event in Spain.
informal
A massive outdoor festival where participants throw tomatoes at each other for fun, held annually in Buñol, Spain.
Cada año, miles de personas viajan a Buñol para participar en la Tomatina.
Every year, thousands of people travel to Buñol to participate in La Tomatina.
Originally started in 1945 as a spontaneous tomato fight during a parade, it became an official festival in 1980. Participants wear white clothing and throw overripe tomatoes at each other for one hour.
Collocations
participar en la Tomatinato participate in La Tomatinala Tomatina de Buñolthe Buñol Tomatina
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Cultural Context
La Tomatina is not just a food fight—it's a symbol of Spanish joy and community. Participants must follow strict rules, such as squashing tomatoes before throwing to reduce impact.
Gold Rule
Spelling
Always capitalize 'Tomatina' when referring to the festival, as it is a proper noun.
Word Origin
Derived from 'tomate' (tomato) + the suffix '-ina', indicating a large-scale event. The festival originated in Buñol, Spain, in 1945.
Usage Notes
The word 'Tomatina' is always capitalized as it refers to the specific event. It is a neologism in Spanish, as it did not exist before the festival's creation.
Word Breakdown
tomate
tomato
root-ina
suffix indicating a large-scale event
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés