noun
Uncommon
flamenco
fluh-MEHNG-koh
Flamenco (noun) means a passionate style of Spanish music and dance from the Andalusia region, marked by guitar, singing, hand-clapping, and fast footwork. Example: “They watched a flamenco performance in a small Seville club.”
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A passionate style of Spanish music and dance from the Andalusia region, marked by guitar, singing, hand-clapping, and fast footwork.
"They watched a flamenco performance in a small Seville club."
How to use flamenco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dramatic Spanish dance and music tradition, known for its intense rhythm and expressive movement.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flamencos
- Third person singular
- flamencos
- Past tense
- flamencoed
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, originally meaning "Fleming"/"Flemish" — the connection to the dance style is debated among etymologists.
Synonyms
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gypsy dancing
Frequently asked questions
What does “flamenco” mean?
The word “flamenco” means a passionate style of Spanish music and dance from the Andalusia region, marked by guitar, singing, hand-clapping, and fast footwork. In plain terms, a dramatic Spanish dance and music tradition, known for its intense rhythm and expressive movement.
How do you pronounce “flamenco”?
“Flamenco” is pronounced fluh-MEHNG-koh (/fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flamenco” in a sentence?
Here is “flamenco” used in a sentence: “They watched a flamenco performance in a small Seville club.”
What part of speech is “flamenco”?
“Flamenco” is a noun.
Where does the word “flamenco” come from?
The word “flamenco” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, originally meaning "Fleming"/"Flemish" — the connection to the dance style is debated among etymologists.
Is “flamenco” a common word?
“Flamenco” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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