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Italian

tango

/ˈtaŋ.ɡo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

tango

  • ballroom dance of Argentine origin
  • music composed for or accompanying this dance

In a sentence

Mio fratello frequenta un corso di tango ogni giovedì sera.

My brother attends a tango class every Thursday evening.

Ascolti mai musica di tango quando sei a casa?

Do you ever listen to tango music when you are at home?

Non so ballare il tango, ma vorrei tanto imparare.

I don't know how to dance the tango, but I would really like to learn.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
tangomasculine · singular
tangomasculine · plural
tangomasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The plural is usually invariable ('i tango'), though 'i tanghi' is also accepted.
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