Spanish word

flamenco

Pronunciation

IPA/flaˈmeŋko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounflamenco

Example

Me gusta el flamenco.

I like flamenco.

Illustration for flamenco (flamenco)

More examples

¿Quieres escuchar flamenco esta noche?

Do you want to listen to flamenco tonight?

Core concept

Stomping foot, strummed guitar and a singer mid-cry in one scene.

Common phrases

  • escuchar flamenco

    listen to flamenco

  • bailar flamenco

    dance flamenco

  • clase de flamenco

    flamenco class

Similar words

baile: Expressive dance performed to music using dramatic posture, hand flourishes and rhythmic footwork.
música: Music that organizes sound and rhythm to convey mood, feeling or atmosphere.
guitarra: Wooden stringed instrument plucked or strummed to provide melody, harmony and accompaniment.
cante: Powerful, emotionally charged singing style delivering dramatic phrasing and vocal intensity.

Definition in Spanish

Estilo musical y de danza originario de Andalucía que combina cante apasionado, toque de guitarra y baile con compás marcado y fuerte expresión emocional.

Word origin

The term's origin is uncertain: older Spanish uses once meant 'Flemish,' while the modern genre forms in 18th-19th century Andalusia through a mix of Andalusian and Romani musical practices.

Usage tips

  • The word functions as both noun and adjective, so remember adjective agreement (flamenco/a, flamencos/as) and prefer role names (bailaor, cantaor) for performers.

Other meanings

  • flamenco musicnoun

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