la bamba
/la bamba/from spelling rules
la bamba is the Spanish phrase for la bamba.
How do you pronounce it?
/la bamba/
When do people say it?
La Bamba is a famous traditional Mexican song and a specific style of folk dance often associated with Veracruz music.
Did you know?
- While now a global hit, la bamba is a 'son jarocho', a style of music that blends Spanish, African and Indigenous influences.
- The word bamba is believed to be an onomatopoeia, meant to mimic the rhythmic sounds of the percussion used in the dance.
- The song la bamba often features a 'pregón', where a lead singer improvises verses and the crowd responds in a call and response style.
Examples in context
- ¡Vamos a bailar La Bamba toda la noche!Let's dance La Bamba all night long!
- La Bamba es una canción muy alegre y contagiosa.La Bamba is a very joyful and catchy song.
- Conocí a mi pareja bailando La Bamba.I met my partner while dancing La Bamba.
- Me encanta bailar la bamba.I love dancing la bamba.
- ¿Conoces la canción la bamba?Do you know the song la bamba?
- Pusieron la bamba en la fiesta.They played la bamba at the party.
Example conversation
At a music festival, two friends are deciding what to dance to.
- María¿Quieres bailar la bamba?Do you want to dance la bamba?
- Alejandro¡Sí, me gusta mucho esa canción!Yes, I like that song a lot!
- MaríaEntonces, vamos a la pista.Then, let's go to the dance floor.
- Alejandro¡Vamos, María!Let's go, María!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
