Feria Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfɛɹiə

FAIR-ee-uh

UK

fˈiəɹɪɐ

FEE-uh-ree-uh

Definition

In Spanish-speaking countries, 'feria' usually means a fair, market, or festival where people gather to celebrate, sell goods, or enjoy rides and games.

Usage & Nuances

'Feria' is used for cultural fairs, street markets, and festivals (especially in Spain and Latin America). In Spain, 'feria' can refer to famous festivities, like the 'Feria de Abril' in Seville. Not to be confused with 'holiday'.

• Spanish: feria
• Portuguese (BR): feira - festa popular (Espanha)
• Portuguese (PT): feira - festa popular (Espanha)
• Chinese (Simplified): 集市 - 嘉年华（西班牙文化）
• Chinese (Traditional): 集市 - 嘉年華（西班牙文化）
• Hindi: मेला
• Arabic: معرض - مهرجان (في إسبانيا)
• Bengali: মেলা - উৎসব
• Russian: ярмарка - фестиваль
• Japanese: フェリア（スペイン語圏の祭り・市） - 市（マーケット）
• Vietnamese: hội chợ - lễ hội
• Korean: 축제 - 박람회
• Turkish: panayır - fuar - festival
• Urdu: میلہ - میلہ (بازار)
• Indonesian: pameran - festival - pasar (tradisional)

Example Sentences

The city holds a feria every summer.

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We bought fresh fruit at the feria.

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Children love the rides at the feria.

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Did you go to the feria downtown? There was live music and dancing.

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Every spring, the Seville feria draws thousands of visitors.

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I love how the whole town comes alive during the feria.

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