coreografía de baile
/koɾeoɡɾafia de baile/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dance choreography" is translated into Spanish as coreografía de baile.
This phrase refers to the sequence of steps and movements planned for a dance performance. In many contexts, simply saying coreografía is sufficient to convey the meaning of "dance choreography" without needing to add de baile.
What does it mean word for word?
The word coreografía is a direct cognate of the English word "choreography".
Which one should you use?
You may use coreografía alone if the context is clear. For more formal settings, you can use Coreografía de danza or La composición coreográfica, which places a specific emphasis on the compositional aspect of the work.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of coreografía is coreografías.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾeoɡɾafia de baile/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, baile refers to both the physical act of dancing and the social event, such as a 'dance' or 'ball'.
- While baile is common, professional dancers often prefer the term danza to refer to their art, as baile can sometimes sound more casual or social.
- In some Latin American countries, a baile can specifically refer to a traditional folk dance festival rather than just a choreographed performance.
Examples in context
- La coreografía es dinámica y emocionalThe choreography is dynamic and emotional
- ¡La coreografía es impresionante!The choreography is impressive!
- Ella es una experta en la composición coreográficaShe is an expert in choreographic composition
- La concepción coreográfica de este espectáculo es innovadoraThe choreographic concept of this show is innovative
- La coreografía de baile es muy difícil.The dance choreography is very difficult.
- Necesitamos practicar la coreografía de baile hoy.We need to practice the dance choreography today.
- Ella diseñó una nueva coreografía de baile.She designed a new dance choreography.
Example conversation
Two friends are preparing for a talent show.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿ya te sabes la coreografía de baile?Alejandro, do you know the dance choreography yet?
- AlejandroTodavía no, Lucía. Es muy rápida.Not yet, Lucía. It is very fast.
- LucíaPodemos repasarla una vez más ahora.We can go over it one more time now.
- AlejandroSí, eso sería perfecto.Yes, that would be perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
