Carnival. Vocabulary

Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent (CUARESMA IN SPANISH); the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party.

Have a look at this vocabulary:

Carnival: carnaval

Confetti: confeti

Costume / Fancy dress / Disguise: disfraz

Eyeshadow: sombra de ojos

Feathers: pluma

Fireworks: fuegos artificiales

Floats: carrozas

Garland: guirnalda

Lent: Cuaresma

Make-up: Maquillaje

Mask: máscara

Masquerade party: fiesta de disfraces

Parade: desfile

Serpentine: serpentina

To dress up: disfrazarse

Wig: peluca