baile

/ˈbaile/, [ˈbai̯.le]

dance


Noun baile m (plural bailes)

  1. dance (a sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music)
  2. dance (a social gathering where dancing is the main activity)
  3. ball (a formal dance)
  4. dance (the art, profession, and study of dancing)

Verb baile

  1. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of bailar.
  2. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present subjunctive form of bailar.

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Examples
  • Mi baile favorito es el tango.

    My favorite dance is the tango.

  • Si vuelves antes de las diez, puedes ir al baile.

    On condition you are back by ten o'clock, you may go to the dance.

  • Quiero averiguar qué se va a poner María para el baile.

    I want to find out what Mary is going to wear to the dance.

  • Cualquier baile se ve precioso si es bailado desde el corazón.

    Any dance looks beautiful, if it's danced from the heart.

  • Tendré que pedir permiso de mis padres para ir al baile contigo.

    I'll have to get my parent's permission to go to the dance with you.

  • El mundo es un gran baile en el que cada uno lleva una máscara.

    The world is a grand ball in which everyone wears a mask.

  • Hay un libro acerca del baile sobre el escritorio.

    There is a book on dancing on the desk.

  • Las dos chicas vistieron el mismo vestido para el baile.

    The two girls wore the same dress to the dance.

  • La pareja está en la pista de baile.

    The couple is on the dance floor.

  • Habrá un baile de etiqueta en el casino.

    There will be a formal dance at the casino.

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