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baile tradicional

[bah-EE-luh trah-dee-see-oh-NAHL]
nounmasculinepl: bailes tradicionais
traditional dance
1. A dance that has been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural heritage and customs of a specific community or region
The baile tradicional is an important part of Brazilian cultural festivals.
O baile tradicional é uma parte importante dos festivais culturais brasileiros.
2. A formal or social dance event featuring music and dances that preserve historical and cultural traditions
Families gathered for the baile tradicional at the town square.
As famílias se reuniram para o baile tradicional na praça da cidade.
Synonyms
dança tradicionalbaile folclóricodança folclóricabaile cultural
Antonyms
baile modernodança contemporânea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baile tradicional
Used broadly across Brazil to refer to folk dances and cultural dance events
Northeast Brazil
baile tradicional
Often associated with forró, frevo, and other regional dance styles
Southern Brazil
baile tradicional
Frequently refers to gaúcho and European-influenced folk dances
Portugal
dança tradicional
More commonly used term; baile tradicional also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

dança de raízes
preservar a tradição através da dança
baile das festas populares
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