Bailaba (en. Danced)

/baiˈla.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move the body following the rhythm of the music.
When I was young, I danced at every party.
Cuando era joven, bailaba en todas las fiestas.
To perform dances habitually.
She always danced at family celebrations.
Ella siempre bailaba en las celebraciones familiares.
To participate in a dance.
At the wedding, everyone danced happily.
En la boda, todos bailaban felices.

Etymology

From the verb 'bailar', which comes from the Latin 'ballāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

danced in the air
An expression used to refer to someone who dances with great joy.
bailaba en el aire
danced to the rhythm of the music
Indicating that the person was moving to the rhythm of the melody.
bailaba al son de la música
danced with the heart
Means that they danced with a lot of passion.
bailaba con el corazón

Related Words

to dance
To perform rhythmic movements in time with the music.
bailar
dancer
A person who professionally dedicates themselves to dancing.
bailarín
lively dance
A dance or movement that is cheerful and festive.
bailoteo

Slang Meanings

To dance in an uninhibited manner.
At the party, everyone started dancing wildly.
En la fiesta, todos se pusieron a bailaba a lo loco.
To dance with enthusiasm.
Let's dance until the sun comes up!
¡Vamos a bailaba hasta que salga el sol!