Bailes (en. Dances)

[bai-les]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Body movements to the rhythm of music.

Traditional dances are part of a country's culture.

Los bailes tradicionales son parte de la cultura de un país.

Set of steps and movements performed in specific dances.

There are many popular dances in Latin America.

Existen muchos bailes populares en Latinoamérica.

Party where dancing takes place.

The celebration included several dances and activities.

La celebración incluyó varios bailes y actividades.

It comes from the verb 'bailar', which has Latin roots.

ballroom dances

dances performed in pairs in formal contexts.

bailes de salón

to have a dance

to participate in or perform a dance.

dar un baile

to ask someone to dance

to invite someone to dance at a party.

sacar a alguien a bailar

to dance

To execute movements to the rhythm of music.

bailar

dance

Art of executing rhythmic movements with the body.

danza

dance

Activity of performing dance.

baile

Dancing at a party

Last night we had some amazing dances at the party.

Anoche tuvimos unos bailes increíbles en la fiesta.

To have fun or enjoy

We're going to do some dancing this weekend.

Vamos a hacer unos bailes este fin de semana.