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tango Definition and Meaning in English (tango definition)

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Tango definition: Tango is a passionate partner dance that originated in the 1880s along the border between Argentina and Uruguay.

Definitions of Tango

  1. 1noun

    Tango is a passionate partner dance that originated in the 1880s along the border between Argentina and Uruguay.

  2. 2noun

    The distinctive music of tango often features an accordion-like instrument called a bandoneon, characterized by its rhythmic and melancholic melodies.

  3. 3verb

    To tango means to perform the tango dance, typically with a partner, involving intricate footwork and close embrace.

Example Sentences

“They learned to dance the tango in Buenos Aires, feeling the rhythm of the city.”

“The orchestra played a lively tango tune that made everyone want to get up and dance.”

“She loved the dramatic flair and emotional depth of the Argentine tango.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensetangoed
present participletangoing

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

It takes two to tangoidiom

Both parties involved in a situation or argument are equally responsible for it.

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