Macarena
Macarena (noun) means a line dance with simple, repeated arm movements and hip swaying, done to a fast Latin beat. Example: “Everyone at the wedding got up to do the macarena when the DJ played it.”
How to use Macarena
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA simple, catchy party dance from the 1990s song of the same name.
Word forms
Macarenas plural
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Everyone at the wedding got up to do the _____ when the DJ played it.
Etymology
Named after the 1993 hit song "Macarena" by the Spanish duo Los del Río, itself named for a woman called Macarena.
Rhymes for Macarena
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What does “Macarena” mean?
The word “Macarena” means a line dance with simple, repeated arm movements and hip swaying, done to a fast Latin beat. In plain terms, a simple, catchy party dance from the 1990s song of the same name.
How do you pronounce “Macarena”?
“Macarena” is pronounced ma-kuh-RAY-nuh (/ˌmɑkəˈɹeɪnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macarena” in a sentence?
Here is “Macarena” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the wedding got up to do the macarena when the DJ played it.”
What part of speech is “Macarena”?
“Macarena” is a noun.
Where does the word “Macarena” come from?
The word “Macarena” dates back to around 1993 and comes from Spanish. Named after the 1993 hit song "Macarena" by the Spanish duo Los del Río, itself named for a woman called Macarena.
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