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chote

[SHO-teh]
nounmasculinepl: chotes
a type of folk dance and music from Argentina and Uruguay
1. A traditional dance originating from Argentina and Uruguay, characterized by rhythmic steps and typically performed at social gatherings
They danced the chote at the festival
Dançaram o chote na festa
2. The music genre accompanying this dance, often played with guitars and other traditional instruments
The band played a lively chote
A banda tocou um chote animado
Synonyms
danza folclóricabaile tradicional

Regional Variations

Argentina
chote
Common traditional dance, especially in rural areas
Uruguay
chote
Popular folk dance and music style
Brazil
xote
Portuguese spelling variation, popular in northeastern Brazil
Portugal
chote
Less common; primarily known through cultural exchange

Related Idioms & Phrases

bailar al chote
tocar un chote
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