Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feriado

noun

feh-ree-AH-doo

Definition

A public holiday or day of celebration when work is typically suspended.

Examples

On Christmas, we get a feriado, so we can spend time with family.
The feriado for Independence Day is celebrated with parades and fireworks.
Many people travel during the summer feriado to enjoy a break from their routine.

Meaning

In many countries, a ‘feriado’ is a designated day where individuals are granted time off from work to observe or celebrate a particular event or occasion, such as a national holiday, religious observance, or cultural festivity.