gala

gala

Celebración especial y multitudinaria con espectáculos, organizada a menudo para recaudar dinero con fines benéficos.

En inglés sencillo: A large, special celebration with entertainment, often held to raise money for a good cause.

• We attended a charity gala.
• The annual gala raised money for the hospital.
• Guests wore evening dresses to the gala dinner.

Sinónimos: celebration, party

Expresiones frecuentes: a charity gala, gala dinner, attend a gala

competición de natación

Competición deportiva organizada, especialmente una que reúne varias carreras de natación.

En inglés sencillo: An organized sports competition, especially one with several swimming races.

• Our school held a swimming gala.
• She won two races at the gala.
• Three local clubs entered teams in the gala.

Sinónimos: meet, competition

Expresiones frecuentes: a swimming gala, a school gala, compete in a gala

gala, pompa

Despliegue vistoso de celebración, con adornos brillantes, ropa elegante o espectáculos públicos.

En inglés sencillo: A grand display of celebration, with bright decorations, fine clothes, or public entertainment.

• The court appeared in gala dress.
• The city was in gala for the royal visit.
• Everyone wore gala attire for the ceremony.

Sinónimos: festivity, pomp, splendour

Expresiones frecuentes: in gala, gala dress, gala attire