baila conmigo
/baila kommiɡo/from spelling rules
To say "dance with me" in Spanish, use baila conmigo.
This phrase is used as a 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 verb baila (dance) and the prepositional phrase conmigo (with me).
Which one should you use?
Baila conmigo is the informal version used for a single person. If you are asking a group of people to dance with you, you should use bailen conmigo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on whom you are addressing. Using baile conmigo instead of baila conmigo changes the request from the informal tú form to the formal usted form. When addressing multiple people, use the plural imperative bailen conmigo.
How do you pronounce it?
/baila kommiɡo/
Did you know?
- While baila conmigo is a direct request, in some regions a person might say ¿me concedes este baile?, which translates to 'do you grant me this dance?' This highly romanticized phrasing is common in traditional ballads and cinema.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you invite someone to baila conmigo and they decline, it is polite to respond with no pasa nada, meaning 'nothing happens'. This softens the rejection and maintains social harmony.
- While baila conmigo is a direct request, if you are at a traditional salsa club, simply gesturing with a hand toward the floor and saying ¿bailamos? is a much more common way to invite someone to dance.
Examples in context
- Baila conmigo.Dance with me.This sentence shows a simple way to say baila conmigo.Tatoeba #4587207 by Francisco_M, translation #2245249 by CK
- ¡Baila conmigo!Dance with me!This sentence shows an enthusiastic way to say baila conmigo.Tatoeba #14010348 by rul, translation #14010295 by Vortarulo
Example conversation
At a wedding party with music playing.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿baila conmigo?Daniel, will you dance with me?
- DanielClaro que sí, Elena.Of course, Elena.
- Elena¡Baila conmigo ahora!Dance with me now!
- DanielEres muy alegre.You are very cheerful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
