🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

espectáculo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: espektakulo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pageantry/ˈpeɪ.dʒən.tri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El festival era conocido por su espectáculo vibrante."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The elaborate display of ceremonial or theatrical events, often characterized by grandeur and spectacle.

    "The festival was known for its vibrant pageantry, attracting visitors from all over the country."
  2. 2

    A showy or ostentatious display, especially in a public context.

    "The wedding was filled with pageantry, showcasing the couple's wealth and status."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pageantry' originates from the Middle English word 'pageant', which itself comes from the Old French 'pagiant', meaning a show or spectacle. The word evolved through the Latin 'pāgina', meaning a page or a stage, reflecting the historical significance of theatrical displays and elaborate ceremonies.

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