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CARNIVAL [4 records]

Record 1 2016-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
DEF

In the traditional christian calendar, a period of feasting and merry making immediately preceding Lent.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
DEF

Période réservée aux divertissements, commençant le jour des Rois [...] et prenant fin avec le début du carême.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Festivales y carnavales y eventos sociales
OBS

carnaval: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la palabra "carnaval" y su forma plural "carnavales" se escriben con inicial minúscula, excepto si forman parte de un nombre propio, como sucede en general con las denominaciones en las que se asocia al nombre de la ciudad en la que se celebra.

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Record 2 2011-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
CONT

The term "carnival" also refers to the merry-go-rounds, Ferris wheels, side shows, and amusements at outdoor fairs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
DEF

fête [...] qui a lieu dans un bourg généralement à l'occasion d'une foire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.

Spanish

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Record 4 1988-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
CONT

Carnivals are defined as performances where figure skating furnishes the principal part of the entertainment for the spectators.

OBS

Figure skating term(s)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
CONT

Une revue sur glace est définie comme étant un spectacle où le patinage artistique constitue la principale partie du divertissement pour les spectateurs.

OBS

Ce terme appartient au patinage artistique.

Spanish

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