Saltabadil (en. Saltabadil)
/sal.ta.ba.dil/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An acrobatic movement involving a rotation and a jump.
The saltabadil is often performed in circus shows.
Le saltabadil est souvent exécuté lors de spectacles de cirque.
A spectacular acrobatic figure.
The dancer executed an impressive saltabadil on stage.
Le danseur a réalisé un saltabadil impressionnant sur scène.
Used to describe a performance with gymnastics elements.
In this dance, there are several saltabadils that catch the eye.
Dans cette danse, il y a plusieurs saltabadils qui attirent l'attention.
Etymology
The word 'saltabadil' comes from the Arabic 'saltar', which means 'to jump', combined with 'badil', which means 'change'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do a saltabadil
to perform a spectacular acrobatic jump.
faire un saltabadil
saltabadil in the air
refers to a moment when a person performs a saltabadil with great elevation.
saltabadil en l'air
to master the saltabadil
to acquire enough skills to execute this movement correctly.
maîtriser le saltabadil
Related Words
jump
Movement of rising into the air.
saut
acrobatic
Related to gym or aerial performance movements.
acrobatique
gymnastics
A sports discipline including various movements and routines.
gymnastique
Slang Meanings
A spectacular jump that impresses.
He did a saltabadil that made the crowd scream.
Il a fait un saltabadil qui a fait crier la foule.
An improvised and unpredictable movement.
She executed a saltabadil as if it were easy!
Elle a exécuté un saltabadil comme si c'était facile!