baile

[bah-ee-luh]

nounmasculinepl: bailes

dance/ball

1. A social event or party where people dance

We went to a fancy ball last night

Fomos a um baile elegante na noite passada

2. The act of dancing or a dance performance

The baile was a beautiful display of traditional dancing

O baile foi uma exibição bonita de dança tradicional

3. A specific style or genre of dance music and celebration (especially in Brazilian culture)

The baile funk is very popular in Rio de Janeiro

O baile funk é muito popular no Rio de Janeiro

NYC Slang

bash/rave/block party

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

baile

Standard term for dance party or formal dance event

Rio de Janeiro

baile funk

Refers to street dance parties with funk carioca music

São Paulo

baile

Used for both formal and informal dance events

Portugal

baile

Less common; 'dança' or 'festa' preferred for dance events

baile à fantasia (costume ball)

baile de máscaras (masquerade ball)

baile de debutantes (debutante ball)

entrar no baile (to join in/get involved)

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