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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFandango
/fænˈdæŋ.ɡoʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lively Spanish dance, typically performed by couples, characterized by rapid footwork and clapping.
"The dancers performed a vibrant fandango that captivated the audience." - 2
A type of music associated with the fandango dance, often featuring guitars and castanets.
"The fandango music filled the air, inviting everyone to join in the celebration."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fandango' originates from Spanish, where it referred to a lively dance accompanied by guitar music. The word likely has roots in the Portuguese 'fandango', which may derive from the African languages of enslaved people brought to the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting a blend of cultural influences from the 18th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fandango" is said worldwide
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fandango
Transliteration: fandango
"Le fandango est une danse traditionnelle espagnole."
Fandango
Transliteration: Fandango
"Der Fandango ist ein lebhafter spanischer Tanz."
fandango
Transliteration: fandango
"Il fandango è una danza vivace spagnola."
fandango
Transliteration: fandango
"El fandango es un baile tradicional español."
fandango
Transliteration: fandango
"O fandango é uma dança tradicional espanhola."
फंदांगो
Transliteration: fandango
"फंदांगो एक जीवंत स्पेनिश नृत्य है।"
法南戈
Transliteration: fǎ nán gē
"法南戈是一种传统的西班牙舞蹈。"
판당고
Transliteration: pandanggo
"판당고는 전통적인 스페인 춤입니다."
ファンダンゴ
Transliteration: fandango
"ファンダンゴは伝統的なスペインのダンスです。"
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