Danzar (en. Dance)
/danˈθaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform coordinated movements to the rhythm of the music.
The guests began to dance when the music started.
Los invitados comenzaron a danzar cuando sonó la música.
To participate in a dance as a form of artistic expression.
She decided to dance at the art festival.
Ella decidió danzar en el festival de arte.
To execute a series of specific steps of a type of dance.
In class, we learn to dance salsa and bachata.
En la clase aprendemos a danzar salsa y bachata.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dancer', which means to move with rhythm.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dance in the dark
To dance without anyone seeing you.
danzar en la oscuridad
to dance with death
To be in a high-risk situation.
danzar con la muerte
Related Words
dance
A set of rhythmic movements performed to the beat of the music.
danza
to dance
To move the body to the rhythm of the music.
bailar
Slang Meanings
To be moving to the rhythm of the party.
That night everyone was dancing on the terrace.
Esa noche todos estaban danzando en la terraza.
To dance in a very free and expressive way.
She let loose and started to dance as if no one were watching her.
Ella se soltó y comenzó a danzar como si nadie la estuviera viendo.