baila conmigo
/baila kommiɡo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "dance with me" is baila conmigo.
This phrase is used as a direct request or an invitation for someone to dance with the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb bailar (to dance) and the prepositional phrase conmigo (with me).
Which one should you use?
While baila conmigo is the standard informal version, you may use baile conmigo to address a single person formally or bailen conmigo to address multiple people at once.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes based on the level of formality and number of people being addressed: use baila conmigo for the informal tú form, baile conmigo for the formal usted form and bailen conmigo if you are inviting more than one person to dance with you.
How do you pronounce it?
/baila kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- While bailar means 'to dance', it is also used colloquially in some regions to describe the act of being tricked or deceived by someone.
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil from Latin that literally means 'with me with'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, inviting someone to dance with the phrase baila conmigo may be preceded by a specific social ritual called el piropo, a complimentary remark to the person's appearance.
Examples in context
- Baila conmigo.Dance with me.This sentence is a simple statement of the phrase baila conmigo.Tatoeba #4587207 by Francisco_M, translation #2245249 by CK
- ¡Baila conmigo!Dance with me!This sentence provides an exclamatory way to say baila conmigo.Tatoeba #14010348 by rul, translation #14010295 by Vortarulo
- ¿Baila conmigo?Excuse me, would you like to dance with me?
- ¿Me concede el honor de bailar conmigo?Would you honor me with a dance?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at a party.
- JavierLucía, baila conmigo.Lucía, dance with me.
- LucíaMe encantaría, Javier.I would love to, Javier.
- JavierVamos a la pista.Let's go to the dance floor.
- LucíaSí, vamos.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
