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Portuguese Phrase

É uma festa pela casa nova.

/ɛ ˈũɐ ˈfɛs.tɐ ˈpe.lɐ ˈka.za ˈno.vɐ/
Meaning"It's a party for the new house."
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Meaning

The sentence announces that there will be a celebration organized to mark the arrival at a new home. It is equivalent to saying 'It's a house‑warming party' in English.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to tell friends, family, or colleagues that you are hosting a party to celebrate moving into a new house, or when you hear about such an event and want to confirm it.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Éumafestapelacasanova

1

É (ser)

The verb 'ser' is used for identification or definition; here it introduces the event.

2

uma (indefinite article)

Feminine singular indefinite article, matching the noun 'festa'.

3

festa (noun)

A feminine noun meaning 'party' or 'celebration'.

4

pela (por + a)

Contraction of the preposition 'por' (for/because of) and the feminine article 'a', indicating purpose.

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casa (noun)

Feminine noun meaning 'house' or 'home'.

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nova (adjective)

Feminine singular form of 'new', agreeing with 'casa'.

🗨In Conversation

A

É uma festa pela casa nova?

Is it a party for the new house?

Sim, vamos celebrar a mudança com um churrasco.

Yes, we’re going to celebrate the move with a barbecue.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • É uma festa por a casa nova.

    The preposition 'por' must contract with the article 'a' to form 'pela'.

  • Tem uma festa pela casa nova.

    Use 'é' (ser) for identification; 'tem' (ter) would mean 'there is/are' and changes the nuance.

  • É uma festa na casa nova.

    While 'na' (em + a) is grammatically possible, it shifts the meaning to location rather than purpose.

↔Alternatives

  • É uma festa de inauguração da casa nova.

    It's an inauguration party for the new house.

  • Vamos fazer um churrasco de boas‑vindas na casa nova.

    We’ll have a welcome barbecue at the new house.

  • Temos uma festa de mudança.

    We have a moving party.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, house‑warming parties (often called 'festa de inauguração' or simply a 'churrasco de mudança') are informal gatherings where guests bring small gifts such as plants, kitchen utensils, or a bottle of wine. It’s customary to arrive a little after the start time and to greet the hosts with a warm 'Parabéns pela nova casa!'.