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    Sundance (en. Sundance)

    /ˈsʌnˌdæns/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Dance ritual carried out by some Native American tribes to celebrate and seek visions.
    The sundance is an important spiritual practice for the indigenous community.
    El sundance es una práctica espiritual importante para la comunidad indígena.
    Cultural event that includes dances, songs, and rituals related to nature.
    During the festival, a sundance was organized to honor the ancestors.
    Durante el festival, se organizó un sundance para honrar a los ancestros.

    Etymology

    The term 'sundance' comes from the combination of the English words 'sun' and 'dance.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do a sundance
    To participate in a sun dance ceremony.
    hacer un sundance
    sundance in culture
    The cultural and spiritual importance of the sun dance.
    sundance en la cultura

    Related Words

    ceremony
    Solemn ritual that takes place under certain circumstances.
    ceremonia
    ritual
    Set of customs and norms followed in a ceremony.
    ritual
    culture
    Set of knowledge, customs, and ways of life of a human group.
    cultura

    Slang Meanings

    To explain or assume something superficially.
    It’s not just a sundance, it’s deeper than it seems.
    No solo es un sundance, es más profundo de lo que parece.
    To enjoy life to the fullest.
    We are going to do a sundance this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer un sundance este fin de semana.