Bailarina (en. Ballerina)

/bai.laˈɾi.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: An artist who specializes in dance, especially ballet.

Example Sentence: The ballerina gave an extraordinary performance at the theater.

La bailarina realizó una extraordinaria actuación en el teatro.

Definition: A woman who practices the art of dancing, not necessarily being a professional.

Example Sentence: Since she was little, she has always been a passionate ballerina.

Desde pequeña, siempre ha sido una bailarina apasionada.

Etymology/Origin: From the Spanish 'bailar' with the suffix '-ina' which denotes a gender relationship.

Phrase: principal ballerina

Meaning: Ballerina who has a prominent role in a performance.

bailarina principal

Phrase: ballet ballerina

Meaning: Ballerina who specializes in ballet.

bailarina de ballet

Phrase: to be a ballerina

Meaning: To dedicate one's life or time to dance.

ser una bailarina

Related Word: to dance

Description: To perform rhythmic movements with the body to the rhythm of music.

bailar

Related Word: ballet

Description: A form of dance that includes specific techniques and an artistic style.

ballet

Related Word: choreography

Description: The design of dances for performances.

coreografía

Slang Meaning: To dance wildly

Example: At the party, the ballerina started dancing wildly and everyone joined in.

En la fiesta, la bailarina empezó a bailar a lo loco y todos se unieron.

Slang Meaning: bar dancer

Example: At the club, the bar dancer attracted all the attention.

En el club, la bailarina de barra atraía todas las miradas.