Bolero (en. Bolero)

bo-le-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of dance with a slow and emotional rhythm.

They danced the bolero in front of a large crowd.

Sumayaw sila ng bolero sa harap ng maraming tao.

A type of music commonly used in dances that has a soft and romantic tone.

He loves boleros with simple melodies.

Mahilig siya sa mga bolero na may simpleng melodiya.

A garment often worn in dances with long sleeves.

The bolero of her dress draped over her shoulders.

Ang bolero ng kanyang damit ay lumapit sa kanyang balikat.

Spanish

to dance the bolero

to participate in a dance with a romantic feeling

sumayaw ng bolero

desire for bolero

indicating a desire for romantic music or dance

nais ng bolero

ballet

A dance art form that is more formal and artistic compared to bolero.

ballet

samba

A type of dance from Brazil that has a faster rhythm than bolero.

samba

to sugarcoat or flatter

Don't sweet-talk me, I know you don't really like the idea.

Huwag mo akong boleruhin, alam kong hindi mo naman talaga gusto 'yung ideya.

a smooth talker or seducer

Marco is such a smooth talker; he easily gets girls.

Si Marco, parang bolero, madali siyang makakuha ng chicks.

someone who makes unrealistic promises

Juan might just be full of talk; he won't actually do what he says.

Baka bolero lang 'yang si Juan, hindi naman siya gagawa ng mga sinasabi niya.