Bailarinas (en. Dancers)

/bailariˈnas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A woman who is professionally dedicated to dance.
The ballerinas prepared for the big show.
Las bailarinas se prepararon para el gran espectáculo.
Practitioner of classical or contemporary dance.
The audition featured ballerinas from different styles.
En la audición participaron bailarinas de diferentes estilos.
A type of lightweight dance shoe worn by ballerinas.
The rehearsals became more comfortable since I bought new ballerinas.
Los ensayos se volvieron más cómodos desde que compré bailarinas nuevas.

Etymology

The term 'ballerina' comes from the verb 'to dance' in Spanish, which in turn has Latin roots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ballet ballerinas
Women who practice ballet.
bailarinas del ballet
flamenco ballerinas
Women who interpret flamenco.
bailarinas de flamenco

Related Words

to dance
To perform coordinated movements to the rhythm of music.
bailar
dance
The art of expressing or presenting a sequence of rhythmic movements.
danza

Slang Meanings

Refers to a woman who is elegant and graceful.
She is the dancer of the party, always moving her body gracefully.
Ella es la bailarina de la fiesta, siempre mueve su cuerpo con gracia.
Used to describe someone who moves energetically at a party.
That girl is a true dancer, she doesn't stop moving.
Esa chica es una verdadera bailarina, no para de moverse.