Bailar (en. Dance)

/baiˈlar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make body movements to the rhythm of the music.

She knows how to dance salsa very well.

Ella sabe bailar salsa muy bien.

To participate in a dance or ballet.

We are going to dance at the party tonight.

Vamos a bailar en la fiesta esta noche.

To express emotions through body movements.

Dancing makes me feel free.

Bailar me hace sentir libre.

From the Latin 'ballare', which means 'to move to the rhythm.'

to dance to the tune of

to follow the rhythm of a melody or music.

bailar al son de

to dance with one's feet

to lose balance or fall.

bailar con los pies

to dance on the tightrope

to be in a delicate or dangerous situation.

bailar en la cuerda floja

dance

Activity of moving the body rhythmically.

baile

dancer

A person who dances or is dedicated to dancing.

bailarín

dance

Exercise of rhythmic and coordinated movements.

danza

To dance in an uninhibited and joyful manner.

Last night at the party everyone was dancing wildly.

Anoche en la fiesta todos estaban bailando a lo loco.

To dance in a sensual or provocative way.

She always dances sexy at parties.

Ella siempre baila sexy en las fiestas.