Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
danzante
Pronunciation
IPA/danˈθante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)dancer
Example
El danzante entró en el escenario.
The dancer entered the stage.
More examples
El danzante practica en el estudio.
The dancer practices in the studio.
Core concept
Folk dancer in traditional costume.
Similar words
bailarín: Performs dances on stage in theatrical or concert performances.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que participa en una danza, especialmente en contextos ceremoniales, folklóricos o escénicos.
Word origin
From Spanish danzar 'to dance', itself from medieval Italian danzare and Old French danser, with the agent suffix -ante meaning one who performs the dance.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for ceremonial, folkloric, or staged performers, while bailarín or bailador is more common for everyday or social dancers.
Opposites
- espectadorspectatornoun
- públicoaudiencenoun
Related words
- danzadancenoun