bolero
Bolero (noun) means a lively Spanish dance, or the slower, related Cuban dance style. Example: “The couple performed a passionate bolero at the competition.”
How to use bolero
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a Spanish/Cuban dance style, or a short cropped jacket worn open at the front.
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.
Rhymes for bolero
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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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