Translation of Italian word "ballare" to English
ballare
/balˈla.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'ballare' means 'to dance' (To dance). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, dancing to rhythm.
🇬🇧 English
to dance
Example
Ci piace ballare la salsa nei locali della città.
We like dancing salsa in city venues.
La coppia ha ballato un valzer romantico.
The couple danced a romantic waltz.
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Common phrases
- ballare la tarantella— to dance the tarantella
- La coppia ha ballato un valzer romantico.— The couple danced a romantic waltz.
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What does the Italian word "ballare" mean?▼
The Italian word "ballare" means "to dance" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ci piace ballare la salsa nei locali della città." (which translates as "We like dancing salsa in city venues.").
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