claqué
/klaˈke/masculine
The English phrase "tap dance" is translated into Spanish as claqué.
claqué is used to refer to the specific style of dance or the dance itself. You may also use the phrase baile de claqué when you want to describe the act of tap dancing as a performance or an activity.
Meaning: dance (noun)
Which one should you use?
While claqué refers to the dance style or the art form, baile de claqué is a common way to refer to the activity of performing the dance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word claqué is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/klaˈke/
Did you know?
- The word claqué is a loanword from the French 'claque', which refers to the sound of a loud snap or a slap. It describes the percussive strike of the shoe against the floor.
- While claqué is used for tap dance, the word zapateado describes a similar rhythmic foot-stomping technique central to Flamenco and traditional Mexican folk dances.
- When describing the sound of the shoes, one might use the verb claquear, which mimics the sharp, percussive noise of the dance.
Examples in context
- El baile de claqué es un estilo de danza muy enérgico.Tap dance is a highly energetic dance style.
- Participé en una presentación de baile de claqué anoche.I participated in a tap dance performance last night.
- Me encanta bailar claqué.I love to tap dance.
- Tenemos una clase de claqué esta tarde.We have a tap dance class this afternoon.
- El claqué es muy difícil.Tap dance is very difficult.
- Ella practica su claqué cada mañana.She practices her tap dance every morning.
- Me gusta mucho el claqué.I really like tap dance.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a theater performance.
- María¿Te gusta el claqué de este actor?Do you like this actor's tap dance?
- MateoSí, su claqué es impresionante.Yes, his tap dance is impressive.
- MaríaÉl es un gran bailarín.He is a great dancer.
- MateoEs verdad, su talento es increíble.It is true, his talent is incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tap dance” translations and entries claqué, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
