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    Vals (en. Waltz)

    /vals/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A European-origin dance executed in a 3/4 time signature.
    The waltz is an elegant dance very popular at weddings.
    El vals es un baile elegante muy popular en las bodas.
    Musical composition for this dance.
    Johann Strauss's waltz is known all over the world.
    El vals de Johann Strauss es conocido en todo el mundo.
    Smooth and fluid movements characteristic of this dance.
    They danced gracefully, moving to the rhythm of the waltz.
    Bailaron con gracia, moviéndose al ritmo del vals.

    Etymology

    From the German 'Waltz', which means 'to turn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dance a waltz
    To perform a couple's dance to the rhythm of a waltz.
    bailar un vals
    the chords of a waltz are playing
    Waltz music starts to play, usually for dancing.
    suenan los acordes de un vals
    the wedding waltz
    The waltz that is danced at a wedding, typically between the couple.
    el vals nupcial

    Related Words

    to dance
    To perform rhythmic movements to the sound of the music.
    bailar
    music
    The art of organizing sounds over time.
    música
    dance
    A form of artistic expression through movement.
    danza

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a romantic situation where one 'dances' around a topic without addressing it directly.
    What we have is a waltz, no one dares to make the first move.
    Lo que tenemos es un vals, nadie se atreve a dar el primer paso.
    It can refer to a situation or relationship that seems good but is not deep.
    Their relationship is just a waltz, there is no real commitment.
    Su relación es solo un vals, no hay compromiso real.