waka waka
waka waka is the Spanish title of a popular song by Shakira, which served as the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Did you know?
- While the song is sung in Spanish and English, the phrase waka waka is a phonetic transcription of a Fang language chant from Cameroon meaning 'do it'.
- The rhythmic chant of waka waka is frequently used by fans in Spanish-speaking football stadiums, despite the fact that the words are linguistically foreign to them.
- Although the song is associated with Spanish, the phrase waka waka is actually taken from a Cameroonian song called 'Zangaléwa' and is not a Spanish word.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la canción waka waka.I love the song waka waka.
- ¿Has escuchado waka waka en la radio?Have you heard waka waka on the radio?
- Waka waka es un tema muy alegre.Waka waka is a very cheerful track.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a party listening to music.
- Sofía¿Te gusta esta música?Do you like this music?
- AlejandroSí, especialmente cuando suena waka waka.Yes, especially when waka waka plays.
- Sofía¡A mí también me encanta!I love it too!
- AlejandroEs una gran canción de Shakira.It is a great song by Shakira.
