Spanish word

bailador

Pronunciation

IPA/bailaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine noundancer

Example

El bailador baila muy bien.

The dancer dances very well.

Illustration for bailador (dancer)

More examples

¿Has visto al bailador en la plaza esta tarde?

Have you seen the dancer in the plaza this afternoon?

Core concept

Dancer, especially in folk or informal settings.

Common phrases

  • bailador profesional

    professional dancer

  • bailador flamenco

    flamenco dancer

  • bailador callejero

    street dancer

Similar words

bailarín: Performs choreographed routines as a stage or professional dancer.
bailante: Joins others on the dance floor at social events and celebrations.

Definition in Spanish

Individuo que practica la danza moviendo el cuerpo con ritmo, ya sea por afición o por oficio.

Word origin

Formed by adding -dor (an agentive suffix) to bailar 'to dance', so the word literally names someone who dances and reflects a Romance origin from Late Latin ballare.

Usage tips

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

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