celebrar
verb
1. to hold, to organize
organizing an event
Common combinations
- celebrar una boda — to hold a wedding
- celebrar una reunión — to hold a meeting
- celebrar un concierto — to hold a concert
- Mañana celebramos una boda.We are holding a wedding tomorrow.
- La empresa celebró una reunión urgente.The company held an urgent meeting.
- El colegio celebrará un concierto.The school will hold a concert.
2. to celebrate, to commemorate
marking a date or event
Common combinations
- celebrar la Navidad — to celebrate Christmas
- celebrar un aniversario — to celebrate an anniversary
- celebrar una victoria — to celebrate a victory
- Celebramos la Navidad con la familia.We celebrate Christmas with the family.
- El país celebra su fiesta nacional.The country celebrates its national holiday.
- Ayer celebraron su décimo aniversario.Yesterday they celebrated their tenth anniversary.
3. to be pleased about, to welcome, to approve + que
expressing approval or joy
Common combinations
- celebrar una noticia — to welcome news
- celebrar una decisión — to approve a decision
- celebrar un éxito — to celebrate a success
- Celebro que estés aquí.I am pleased that you are here.
- Todos celebraron la noticia.Everyone welcomed the news.
- Celebro tu decisión.I approve of your decision.
Same root
Phrases with this word
celebrar por todo lo alto