Today’s Spanish word of the day is “aguafiestas”.
It’s a noun that has a similar meaning to the English expression “party pooper”, referring to someone who spoils the fun by being too negative or serious.
The word “aguafiestas” can be masculine or feminine, depending on who it is referring to.
The word is a compound of the words “aguar”, meaning “to water”, and “fiesta”, meaning “party”.
English has some similar water-related expressions, including “to rain on someone else’s parade” and “to dampen the mood”.
Example Sentences
Beginner
Here are some example sentences at beginner (A1/A2) level:
¿Por qué eres un aguafiestas y no quieres ir al parque con nosotros?
Why are you being a wet blanket and don’t want to go to the park with us?
Tú eres muy aguafiestas, siempre dices “no” a todo.
You’re such a killjoy, you always say “no” to everything.
Papá es un aguafiestas, no me deja ver televisión.
Dad is a killjoy; he doesn’t let me watch TV.
Intermediate
Here are some example sentences at intermediate (B1/B2) level:
No seas aguafiestas y déjanos disfrutar de la fiesta en paz.
Don’t be a party pooper and let us enjoy the party in peace.
Siempre hay alguien que actúa como aguafiestas y critica todo lo que hacemos.
There’s always someone who acts as a wet blanket and criticizes everything we do.
No quiero invitar a Carlos a la reunión porque siempre se comporta como un aguafiestas.
I don’t want to invite Carlos to the gathering because he always behaves like a party pooper.
Advanced
Here are some example sentences at advanced (C1/C2) level:
No permitas que los comentarios aguafiestas arruinen la celebración de tu éxito.
Don’t let the party-pooper comments ruin the celebration of your success.
En la vida, siempre habrá aguafiestas que traten de desalentarte, pero no les des el gusto.
In life, there will always be party poopers trying to discourage you, but don’t give them the satisfaction.
No hay nada que un aguafiestas odie más que ver a otros disfrutar de la vida sin preocupaciones.
There’s nothing a party pooper hates more than seeing others enjoy life carefreely.
