Meaning
dance, ball
- dance
- ball
In a sentence
Stasera c'è un ballo in piazza.
Tonight there's a dance in the square.
Ti piace questo ballo latino?
Do you like this Latin dance?
Ieri non sono andato al ballo.
Yesterday I didn't go to the ball.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ballo | masculine · singular |
| balli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use ballo for the activity or event; danza is more formal/artistic and common in ballet or academic contexts.
- For a formal social event, il ballo often means a ball; for a nightclub dance party, festa or serata is usually more natural.
- In expressions about dancing, Italian often prefers the verb ballare: Mi piace ballare more than Mi piace il ballo in casual speech.