malaguena

American  

[mal-uh-geyn-yuh, ‑-gweyn‑] / ˌmæl əˈgeɪn yə, ‑ˈgweɪn‑ /

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango, originating in Málaga.

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malagueña British  

/ ˌmæləˈɡeɪnjə /

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango

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Etymology

Origin of malaguena

1880–85; < Spanish malagueña (feminine) of Málaga; for suffix Madrileño

Example Sentences

Ritchie was a kid playing his guitar to make money for his family and one song he played was a version of “Malagueña.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Malagueña” communicated experience and rico suave flair to his audience.

From Los Angeles Times

The 19-year-old Grand Prix Final champion, performing his “Malagueña” program, opened with an effortless quad toe loop, then landed the quad lutz-triple toe combo, before making a triple axel look like a skip across the ice.

From Seattle Times

As pleased as Malinin was with his short program, set to “Malagueña” by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, the reigning U.S. champion thought there was room to improve.

From Seattle Times

Malinin began his short program, set to “Malagueña” by the Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, with a quad toe loop in which he spun so fast he was a blur.

From Seattle Times