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carnival

el carnaval

la feria ambulante

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carnival(

)

1. (annual celebration)

a. el carnaval

I love watching all the dancing groups at the Oruro carnival.Me encanta ver todas las comparsas en el carnaval de Oruro.

We're going to the New Orleans carnival this year!¡Este año vamos al carnaval de Nueva Orleans!

2. (travelling fair)

a. la feria ambulante

When I was a kid, we couldn't wait for the carnival to come to town.Cuando era pequeña, esperábamos ansiosos a que llegara la feria ambulante al pueblo.

3. (for fundraising)

a. la feria

My mom ran the hoop-la at the school carnival.Mi mamá organizó el juego de los aros en la feria del colegio.

b. la kermés

Church carnivals are the most successful tool to fundraise and build comradery among the community.Las kermeses de las iglesias son la mejor herramienta para recaudar fondos y desarrollar la camaradería en la comunidad.

carnival

1. (funfair)

a. la feria

2. (traditional festival)

a. el carnaval

carnival [ˈkɑːnɪvəl]

noun

carnaval (m); (US) parque (m) de atracciones;

modifier

carnival queen (n) reina (f) del carnaval or de la fiesta

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carnival ride

atracción de feria

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