bailarín de respaldo
/bailaɾin de ɾespaldo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "backup dancer" is translated into Spanish as bailarín de respaldo.
bailarín de respaldo refers to a professional dancer who performs behind a lead singer or a main artist during a performance.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female backup dancer, use the feminine form bailarina de respaldo. To make the phrase plural, change the noun from bailarín to bailarines to form bailarines de respaldo.
How do you pronounce it?
/bailaɾin de ɾespaldo/
Did you know?
- The word respaldo is used for many types of 'backup' in Spanish, such as a 'backup copy' of a file or the 'backrest' of a chair.
- In many Latin American music industries, these performers are often referred to simply as el cuerpo de baile, which literally translates to 'the dance body'.
- The word respaldo is derived from espalda, meaning 'back'. In Spanish, this connection allows the word to transition seamlessly from the physical 'back' of a person to a metaphorical 'back' used for support.
Examples in context
- El concierto contará con tres bailarines principales y cuatro bailarines de apoyo.The concert will feature three main dancers and four backup dancers.
- Los cantantes siempre están acompañados por un grupo de bailarines de fondo.Singers are always accompanied by a group of backup dancers.
- Vimos una presentación increíble con bailarines de apoyo en el festival de música.We saw an incredible performance with backup dancers at the music festival.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a music concert.
- ElenaMira ese bailarín de respaldo, tiene mucho talento.Look at that backup dancer, he has a lot of talent.
- JavierEs verdad, se mueve con mucha energía.It is true, he moves with a lot of energy.
- ElenaMe gustaría ser bailarín de respaldo algún día.I would like to be a backup dancer someday.
- JavierTú puedes lograrlo con mucha práctica, Elena.You can achieve it with a lot of practice, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, respaldo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
