Fiesta
Spanish Word for Party: 15+ Slang Terms Country by Country
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Meaning
A party with lots of alcohol, or the act of heavy drinking with friends until the night is over. It is that kind of gathering where booze is the absolute main character and the conversation flows at the same pace as the bottles being emptied. Used in Chile, Mexico, and Peru with the same general meaning of a boozy get together.
Examples
“There was a drinking party at Luis's house yesterday and we went until 5 AM.”
“Let's go to Saturday's party, it's going to be good.”
/Sounds like "CHOO" (as in "choose") + "peh" (as in "pet")/
Meaning
A thick, hearty soup from the Peruvian Andes made with potatoes, meat, corn, and other comforting ingredients. It's the ultimate soul-warming food for cold mountain nights.
Examples
“My grandma's chupe de camarones is unbeatable.”
“Nothing warms you up like a hot chupe on a cold day.”
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Meaning
A party with lots of alcohol, or the act of heavy drinking with friends until the night is over. It is that kind of gathering where booze is the absolute main character and the conversation flows at the same pace as the bottles being emptied. Used in Chile, Mexico, and Peru with the same general meaning of a boozy get together.
Examples
“There was a drinking party at Luis's house yesterday and we went until 5 AM.”
“Let's go to Saturday's party, it's going to be good.”
/Sounds like "CHOO" (as in "choose") + "peh" (as in "pet")/
Meaning
A thick, hearty soup from the Peruvian Andes made with potatoes, meat, corn, and other comforting ingredients. It's the ultimate soul-warming food for cold mountain nights.
Examples
“My grandma's chupe de camarones is unbeatable.”
“Nothing warms you up like a hot chupe on a cold day.”
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