baile
Americannoun
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an event at which people gather to dance, especially where dancers perform Mexican and Spanish folk dances.
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the venue in which such an event is held.
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A cut from her upcoming EP, due in April, “The Betrayal” is a sultry baile funk song that simmers with righteous indignation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025
Snapping a picture with a famous TikTok dancer while listening to a live norteño band feels like an added bonus to baile attendees.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
Typical festivities include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklórico, or folkloric dance, with whirling dancers wearing shiny ribbons with braids and bright, ruffled dresses.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024
Typical festivities include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklórico, or folkloric ballet, with whirling dancers wearing shiny ribbons and braids and bright, ruffled dresses.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
“It is a fine dress. Fidencio told me today that there is to be a dance, a baile, next month on the day of Saint Valentine. Lucky will play his guitar there. Is this true?”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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