dar una fiesta

to throw a party

to have a party

dar una fiesta(dahr oo-nah fyehs-tah)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to throw a party

Cuando mi hija cumpla 18 años, daremos una fiesta por todo lo alto.

When my daughter turns 18, we'll throw a party in style.

b. to have a party

Pablo tiene pensado darle una fiesta sorpresa a su novia.

Pablo is planning to have a surprise party for his girlfriend.

c. to give a party

La empresa dio una fiesta en honor de todos los empleados que se jubilaban ese mes.

The firm gave a party in honor of all the employees who were retiring that month.