Aldao (en. Aldao)

/al'da.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Dance or characteristic movement of certain festivities.
The aldao is danced at the town's festivals.
El aldao se baila en las fiestas del pueblo.
Rhythmic movement accompanied by traditional music.
I learned the steps of the aldao in the square.
Aprendí los pasos del aldao en la plaza.
Cultural expression linked to the history of a region.
The aldao reflects the identity of the community.
El aldao refleja la identidad de la comunidad.

Etymology

From Old Spanish related to popular dances.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dance the aldao
To participate in the traditional dance.
hacer el aldao
to sing aldao
To interpret a specific folk song of the aldao.
cantar aldao
to enjoy the aldao
Enjoy the dance at festive events.
disfrutar del aldao

Related Words

folklore
Set of traditions and customs of a social group.
folklore
traditional music
Musical style that has been passed down through generations.
música tradicional
festival
Celebration that includes dances and movements like the aldao.
fiesta

Slang Meanings

To act with joy and abandon at a party.
When night falls, everyone starts to do the aldao.
Cuando llega la noche, todos empiezan a hacer el aldao.
To refer to someone who moves gracefully on the dance floor.
That person is an aldao, look how they dance!
Esa persona es un aldao, ¡mira cómo baila!