Spanish word

bailaor

Pronunciation

IPA/bajlaˈoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounflamenco dancer

Example

¿Conoces a algún bailaor famoso?

Do you know any famous flamenco dancers?

Illustration for bailaor (flamenco dancer)

More examples

El bailaor recibió una ovación del público.

The flamenco dancer received an ovation from the audience.

Core concept

Male flamenco performer whose percussive heelwork supports the singer's phrasing.

Common phrases

  • bailaor de flamenco

    flamenco dancer

  • bailaor profesional

    professional flamenco dancer

  • bailaor famoso

    famous flamenco dancer

Similar words

bailaora: Female flamenco performer who supports the singer with rhythmic percussive heelwork.
bailarín: Male stage dancer who performs choreographed pieces across different dance styles.

Definition in Spanish

Bailarín especializado en el flamenco que acompaña al cante y da ritmo con su zapateado.

Word origin

Built from bailar "to dance" plus suffix -dor, historically bailador, with the d elided in colloquial pronunciation to give bailaor.

Usage tips

  • In program listings and introductions, bailaor signals the rhythmic accompanist role, so use bailarín if the person is a general dancer rather than a flamenco rhythm specialist.

Opposites

Related words

  • bailaorafemale flamenco dancernoun
  • bailarínmale dancernoun

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