English–Spanish

“dancer” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bailaˈðoɾ/

Example

El bailador baila muy bien.

The dancer dances very well.

Illustration for bailador (dancer)

How to say “dancer” in Spanish

“Dancer” in Spanish is bailador.

Dancer, especially in folk or informal settings.

Full entry for bailador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bailador

¿Has visto al bailador en la plaza esta tarde?

Have you seen the dancer in the plaza this afternoon?

Tips for using bailador

  • Introducing oneself as soy bailador can sound regionally marked, so use soy bailarín when identifying a profession in most formal contexts.

Other Spanish words for “dancer”

En el teatro vimos a un bailarín.

In the theater we saw a dancer.

El danzante entró en el escenario.

The dancer entered the stage.

¿Quién es ese danzarín que está en el escenario?

Who is that dancer on the stage?

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