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feria
/ˈfe.ɾja/
fair
Vamos a la feria del pueblo este fin de semana.
We're going to the town fair this weekend.
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A public event with games, rides, and entertainment, often held outdoors.
La feria de San Isidro atrae a miles de visitantes cada año.
The San Isidro fair attracts thousands of visitors every year.
In Latin America, 'feria' can also refer to a marketplace or open-air market.
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A fair or exhibition, typically one where goods or services are displayed or sold.
Asistí a una feria de tecnología en Barcelona.
I attended a technology fair in Barcelona.
Common in contexts like trade fairs, book fairs, or agricultural fairs.
regional
In some regions, a day when a market is held in a town or village.
Hoy es día de feria en mi pueblo.
Today is market day in my town.
Mostly used in Spain and some Latin American countries.
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Regional Differences
In Spain, 'feria' often refers to a local festival with music, dancing, and stalls, while in Latin America it usually means a market or fair for buying/selling goods. Context is key!
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion with 'Feria' as Holiday
In Spain, 'feria' can mean a local holiday (e.g., 'día de feria'). If referring to a market or fair, clarify with context or add 'de' (e.g., 'feria de libros').
Word Origin
From Latin 'feria' (holiday, fair), originally meaning 'day of rest' or 'holiday,' derived from 'feriālis' (pertaining to holidays). The sense of 'market' or 'fair' emerged in medieval Latin, where fairs were often held on religious holidays.
Usage Notes
In Spain, 'feria' can also refer to a local festival or holiday, especially in Andalusia (e.g., 'Feria de Abril' in Seville). In Latin America, it often implies a marketplace or open-air market, sometimes held weekly.
Word Breakdown
fer-
root related to holidays/rest
root-ia
suffix indicating state or condition
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