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pipiripao means feast — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 30, 2025

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pipiripao

noun • /[pee-pee-ree-PA-o]/

feast

Example:

Nos dimos un buen pipiripao.

We had quite the feast.

🧠 What does pipiripao mean?

The Spanish noun 'pipiripao' refers to a large, splendid meal or feast, often involving a party or celebration. It is a colloquial and humorous term used to describe a get-together with an abundance of food and drink. While it translates to 'feast', it carries a more informal, festive, and slightly comical tone than more formal words like 'banquete' or 'festín'. It evokes the image of a lively, joyous occasion with plenty of good company.

📚 Extra examples

  • Para celebrar su cumpleaños, organizó un pipiripao en el jardín con todos sus amigos.
    To celebrate her birthday, she organized a feast in the garden with all her friends.
  • ¡Menudo pipiripao montaron en la boda! Había comida y bebida para un regimiento.
    What a spread they put on at the wedding! There was food and drink for a whole regiment.
  • Cada Nochevieja, la familia se reúne para un pipiripao que dura hasta la madrugada.
    Every New Year's Eve, the family gets together for a big feast that lasts until the early hours.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'pipiripao' gained significant popularity in Spain during the 1980s, partly thanks to the avant-garde television show 'La bola de cristal'. The show featured a song with the word, cementing it in the memory of a generation as a fun, festive term. Its playful, repetitive sound is typical of expressive words created for humorous effect.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "pipiripao"

Synonyms: festín, banquete, comilona, ágape, jolgorio
Opposites: ayuno, tentempié, aperitivo, comida ligera

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'feast' in Spanish?
Common words for 'feast' are 'banquete' (formal) and 'festín'. 'Pipiripao' is a very colloquial and fun alternative for a large, celebratory meal among friends or family.
How do you pronounce 'pipiripao' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is pee-pee-ree-PAH-oh, with the stress on the second-to-last syllable, 'pa'.
How do you use 'pipiripao' in a sentence?
An example is: 'Este fin de semana vamos a hacer un pipiripao para inaugurar la casa nueva.' (This weekend we are going to have a feast to inaugurate the new house.)
What is the English translation of 'pipiripao'?
The closest English translation is 'feast', but it also conveys the sense of a 'big spread', 'blowout', or a 'shindig' due to its informal and festive nature.
Does 'pipiripao' change for gender or number?
'Pipiripao' is a masculine noun: 'el pipiripao'. Its plural form is 'los pipiripaos'.
Is 'pipiripao' common in everyday Spanish?
It is a colloquial term that is well-understood, particularly in Spain, but it is not used with high frequency. It appears in informal, festive contexts to add a touch of humor and color.
Does 'pipiripao' have slang or double meanings?
Its primary meaning is a feast or a big party with food. While it can sometimes be extended to mean a lively or complicated affair in general, it does not have any negative or vulgar connotations.
Is 'pipiripao' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
This word is significantly more common and recognizable in Spain. In most of Latin America, it is rarely used and may not be understood. Other local or general terms like 'fiestón' or 'comilona' would be used instead.

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