Ferias

/ˈfɪəriəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'feria'; in Spanish and Portuguese contexts, fairs or market festivals; in religious contexts, weekdays in the liturgical calendar.

Etymology

Spanish and Portuguese plural of 'feria,' directly from Latin 'feriae,' adapted into Romance languages where the meaning shifted from 'religious holidays' to 'public fairs and markets.'

Kelly Says

In Spain, 'las ferias' are famous cultural institutions—the April Fair of Seville is technically a 'feria,' preserving the ancient Roman meaning of 'festival' while creating something entirely modern.

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