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bolero

buh-LEH-roh

Bolero (noun) means a lively Spanish dance, or the slower, related Cuban dance style. Example: “The couple performed a passionate bolero at the competition.”

noun
1
A lively Spanish dance, or the slower, related Cuban dance style.
"The couple performed a passionate bolero at the competition."
2
A short, open-fronted jacket that stops at the waist or diaphragm.
"She wore a lace bolero over her wedding dress."

How to use bolero

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Spanish/Cuban dance style, or a short cropped jacket worn open at the front.

Common pairings
bolero jacket dance a bolero

Word forms

boleroed past tense, boleros plural, boleros singular

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Etymology

From Spanish bolero, related to bola ("ball"), originally describing the dance.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bolero” mean?

The word “bolero” means a lively Spanish dance, or the slower, related Cuban dance style. In plain terms, either a Spanish/Cuban dance style, or a short cropped jacket worn open at the front.

How do you pronounce “bolero”?

“Bolero” is pronounced buh-LEH-roh (/bəˈlɛɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bolero” in a sentence?

Here is “bolero” used in a sentence: “The couple performed a passionate bolero at the competition.”

What part of speech is “bolero”?

“Bolero” is a noun.

Where does the word “bolero” come from?

The word “bolero” comes from Spanish. From Spanish bolero, related to bola ("ball"), originally describing the dance.

How many meanings does “bolero” have?

“Bolero” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lively Spanish dance, or the slower, related Cuban dance style.

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