Fandango: meaning, definitions and examples

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fandango

 

[ fรฆnหˆdรฆล‹ษกoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dance style

Fandango is a lively Spanish dance traditionally accompanied by guitars and castanets. It originated in the 18th century and is characterized by its upbeat tempo and rhythmic footwork. The term can also refer to a type of music that accompanies this dance.

Synonyms

Spanish dance, dance, folk dance.

Examples of usage

  • The couple showcased their skills in a passionate fandango.
  • At the festival, we enjoyed a traditional fandango performance.
  • She loves dancing the fandango at family celebrations.
Context #2 | Noun

film or event

Fandango can refer to a type of celebration or gathering, often associated with a festive atmosphere. In modern contexts, it is also known as an online ticketing service for movies, allowing users to purchase tickets and check showtimes.

Synonyms

celebration, gathering, party.

Examples of usage

  • We bought our tickets through Fandango to avoid the lines.
  • The fandango at the fair included live music and food stalls.
  • She booked the tickets on Fandango for the opening night.

Translations

Translations of the word "fandango" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเค‚เคกเคพเค‚เค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fandango

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฝะดะฐะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒณใƒ€ใƒณใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fandango

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fandango

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ๋‹จ๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ุฏุงู†ุบูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fandango

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fandango

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œƒไธนๆˆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะฝะดะฐะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fandango

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fandango

Etymology

The term 'fandango' has its roots in Spain, where it was first documented in the mid-18th century. Initially, it described a dance performed primarily by couples and accompanied by guitar and castanets. The name likely comes from the Spanish verb 'fandanguer', which means to dance the fandango. Over time, the fandango became popular in various regions and evolved into different styles, influenced by local cultures. The dance is characterized by its lively tempo and the intricate footwork of the dancers. In addition to its origins as a traditional dance, the term 'fandango' has been adopted in modern contexts to refer to festivities, celebrations, or even as the name of an online ticketing platform that facilitates movie ticket purchases and reservations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,411, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.