Tango (en. Tango)

/ˈtaŋɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of dance that originated in Argentina characterized by intricate steps and rhythms.

Tango is a very emotional dance that many people admire.

Ang tango ay isang napaka-emosyonal na sayaw na maraming tao ang humahanga.

A genre of music often used for the tango dance.

The notes of tango fill the room and encourage people to dance.

Ang mga nota ng tango ay bumabalot sa silid at nag-uudyok sa mga tao na sumayaw.

From Spanish, possibly derived from the African Kongo language meaning 'to touch'.

It takes two to tango

There are situations that require cooperation or togetherness to succeed.

Kailangan ng dalawa upang tango

dance

A form of art that uses the body to express emotion or tell a story to music.

sayaw

music

An art that uses sound and rhythm to create compositions.

musika

Go ahead!

Go ahead! No turning back here!

Tango na! Wala nang atrasan dito!

Let's dance (at the party)

Let's dance later at the gig!

Tango tayo mamaya sa gig!

Good, cool, or impressive (for good vibes)

Your outfit is nice, cool!

Ang ganda ng outfit mo, tango!