bailar
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico "to dance" is bailar, and the noun "a dance" is baile. Danza is used for traditional or ceremonial dances and for dance as an art.
Meaning: to move to music (verb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bailar | everyday, Mexico |
| baile | noun |
| danza | folk or formal |
¿Bailamos? is how to invite someone. A dance party is a baile, and a ballroom is a salón de baile.
Which one should you use?
Danza appears in names such as Danza de los Viejitos, while ordinary social dancing is bailar. Ballet folklórico is the name for Mexican folk dance shows.
When do people say it?
Mexican regions have their own dances, from jarabe tapatío in Jalisco to danza del venado among the Yaqui.
Did you know?
- The Jarabe Tapatío is often called the Mexican hat dance in English and is widely seen as the national dance of Mexico.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres bailar conmigo?Do you want to dance with me?
- Hay baile el sábado en la plaza.There is a dance on Saturday in the plaza.
- Me encanta la danza folklórica.I love folk dance.
Example conversation
Andrés asks Valeria to dance at a wedding in Guadalajara.
- AndrésValeria, ¿bailamos esta canción?Valeria, shall we dance this song?
- ValeriaClaro, me encanta.Of course, I love it.
- AndrésPero no sé bailar muy bien.But I do not dance very well.
