espectáculo de danza
/espeɡtakulo de danθa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dance performance" is translated into Spanish as espectáculo de danza.
This phrase refers to a public show where people perform a choreographed dance for an audience.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase espectáculo de danza literally translates to "show of dance".
Which one should you use?
While espectáculo de danza refers to a formal production or show, the word baile refers more generally to the act of dancing or a social dance event.
How do you pronounce it?
/espeɡtakulo de danθa/
Did you know?
- While espectáculo de danza is the formal term, you might see the word función used for a specific performance, such as a función de ballet.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word baile describes not just the dance itself but the entire social event, such as a town fair or a prom.
- In Latin America, the term representación is often used for dance performances that prioritize storytelling or the depiction of a narrative over abstract movement.
Examples in context
- El teatro presentará una actuación de danza esta nocheThe theater will showcase a dance performance tonight
- El ballet es un espectáculo de baile maravillosoBallet is a wonderful dance performance
- Está invitado a asistir a nuestra función de danza en el teatro principalYou are invited to attend our dance performance at the main theater
- Vamos a asistir a un show de baile esta nocheWe're going to attend a dance performance tonight
- ¿Viste la presentación de danza en el centro cultural? Fue increíbleDid you see the dance performance at the cultural center? It was amazing
- Mis amigos hicieron una actuación de baile impresionante en la fiestaMy friends did an impressive dance performance at the party
- María está practicando mucho para su actuación de danza en el teatro.María is practicing a lot for her dance performance at the theater.
- Anoche fuimos a un show de baile flamenco. ¡Los bailaores eran increíbles!Last night we went to a flamenco dance performance. The dancers were amazing!
- Fuimos a ver un espectáculo de danza contemporánea.We went to see a contemporary dance performance.
- El espectáculo de danza fue increíble.The dance performance was incredible.
- Mañana iremos a un espectáculo de danza.Tomorrow we are going to a dance performance.
- ¿Te gusta este espectáculo de danza?Do you like this dance performance?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir a un espectáculo de danza conmigo?Do you want to go to a dance performance with me?
- JavierSí, me encantaría ir contigo, Lucía.Yes, I would love to go with you, Lucía.
- LucíaPerfecto, buscaré las entradas para el espectáculo de danza.Perfect, I will look for the tickets for the dance performance.
- JavierGracias, será un plan estupendo.Thanks, it will be a great plan.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
