Spanish word

bailable

Pronunciation

IPA/baiˈlaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivegood for dancing

Example

¿Esta pista es bailable?

Is this track good for dancing?

Illustration for bailable (good for dancing)

More examples

Este local siempre pone música bailable los fines de semana.

This venue always plays danceable music on weekends.

Core concept

Upbeat music with a clear rhythmic pulse for moving to.

Common phrases

  • música bailable

    danceable music

  • ritmo bailable

    danceable rhythm

Similar words

danzable: Supports choreographed movement with rhythm and structure suited to dance steps.
rítmico: Presents a pronounced beat and steady accents that make the tempo easy to follow.
animado: Generates a lively, festive vibe that makes people want to dance.
movido: Drives motion with an energetic tempo and dynamic peaks that get bodies moving.

Definition in Spanish

Que permite o facilita bailar; aplicable a música, lugares o canciones.

Word origin

Built from baile 'dance' plus the productive suffix -able, producing an adjective that marks something as fit for dancing.

Usage tips

  • When used for songs, bailable highlights rhythm and tempo more than lyrics or genre.

Other meanings

  • danceableadjective

Related words

Word lists with this word