Spanish word

tablao

Pronunciation

IPA/taˈβlao/

Meaning

  • masculine nounflamenco club

Example

Ayer fuimos al tablao para ver un buen espectáculo de flamenco.

Yesterday we went to the flamenco club to see a good flamenco show.

Illustration for tablao (flamenco club)

More examples

En el tablao se escucha el cante y el compás con fuerza.

At the flamenco venue the singing and rhythm come through strongly.

Core concept

Small raised wooden stage surrounded closely by seated audience.

Common phrases

  • reservar mesa en el tablao

    reserve a table at the flamenco venue

  • disfrutar del flamenco en el tablao

    enjoy flamenco at the flamenco venue

  • entradas para el tablao

    tickets for the flamenco venue

Similar words

peña: Informal flamenco club where aficionados gather to sing and play together.
teatro: Building with fixed seating for theatrical and musical productions.
sala: Indoor venue or room for concerts, recitals or stage performances.
bar: Place that serves drinks and sometimes food where people meet casually.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento dedicado al flamenco en vivo, con escenario reducido y público cercano.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish tabla 'board' (from Latin tabula), originally naming the wooden boards dancers stamp on and later the small venues built around those stages.

Usage tips

  • The word is masculine (el tablao) and commonly refers to intimate, ticketed flamenco shows where audience clapping and shouted encouragement become part of the performance.

Other meanings

  • flamenco venuenoun

Related words

  • tabladostagenoun

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