breakdance
/bɾeaɡdanθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'break dance' is translated into Spanish as breakdance.
In Spanish, the English loanword breakdance is commonly used to refer to the dance style. It is informal.
Meaning: noun (noun)
Which one should you use?
While breakdance is the common term, you may also encounter the term breaking used in more technical or professional dance contexts. In Spain, break dance is commonly referred to as break.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of breakdancing, use the verb bailar (to dance) followed by the noun break dance.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɾeaɡdanθe/
Did you know?
- Because breakdance is a loanword, it does not follow Spanish gender rules natively, but it is typically treated as a masculine noun, as if it were el baile.
- While breakdance is the common social term, Spanish athletes and coaches use breaking to comply with the official terminology of the International Olympic Committee.
- Because breakdance is an unadapted English loanword, you will almost never see it spelled with a hyphen in Spanish, even though English speakers might use one.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes hacer breakdance?Do you know how to breakdance?
- Voy a tomar clases de b-boying los fines de semana.I'm going to take b-boying classes on the weekends.
- El breakdance es muy difícil.Breakdance is very difficult.
- Me gusta mucho el breakdance.I really like breakdance.
- Ella practica breakdance todos los días.She practices breakdance every day.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about hobbies at a cafe.
- María¿Te gusta el breakdance, Javier?Do you like breakdance, Javier?
- JavierSí, es mi deporte favorito.Yes, it is my favorite sport.
- María¡Qué bien! Yo prefiero el yoga.That's great! I prefer yoga.
- JavierCada uno tiene sus gustos.Each person has their own tastes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
