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cucaracha

Cucaracha (noun) means a lively Mexican dance performed in ballrooms and nightclubs. Example: “They danced la cucaracha at the wedding reception.”

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A lively Mexican dance performed in ballrooms and nightclubs.
"They danced la cucaracha at the wedding reception."

How to use cucaracha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional Mexican dance, named after the folk song "La Cucaracha."

Word forms

cucarachas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish cucaracha, literally "cockroach."

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cucaracha” mean?

The word “cucaracha” means a lively Mexican dance performed in ballrooms and nightclubs. In plain terms, a traditional Mexican dance, named after the folk song "La Cucaracha.".

How do you use “cucaracha” in a sentence?

Here is “cucaracha” used in a sentence: “They danced la cucaracha at the wedding reception.”

What part of speech is “cucaracha”?

“Cucaracha” is a noun.

Where does the word “cucaracha” come from?

The word “cucaracha” comes from Spanish. From Spanish cucaracha, literally "cockroach.".

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