Bailó (en. Danced)

/bai̯ˈlo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Engaged in a rhythmic activity through body movements, usually accompanied by music.
She danced at the party until dawn.
Ella bailó en la fiesta hasta la madrugada.
Participated in a dance or ballet event.
Last year he danced in the dance contest.
El año pasado bailó en el concurso de danza.
Moved with rhythm and grace.
He danced with such passion that everyone was impressed.
Bailó con tanta pasión que todos quedaron impresionados.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ballare', which means 'to dance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

danced for the first time
Made her debut in dance.
bailó por primera vez
danced until dawn
Danced all night without stopping.
bailó hasta el amanecer
danced to the rhythm of the music
Moved in sync with the musical rhythm.
bailó al son de la música

Related Words

to dance
Performing rhythmic movements to the beat of music.
bailar
dance
Social event where dancing takes place.
baile
dancer
A person who dances professionally.
bailarina

Slang Meanings

To dance in an exaggerated or fun way.
At the party, everyone was dancing wildly.
En la fiesta, todos estaban bailando a lo loco.
To go out dancing without prior plans.
We decided to go out and dance around the city.
Decidimos salir y bailotear por la ciudad.