dançarinos/dançarinas
1. people who perform or engage in the art of dancing
The dancers performed an incredible choreography at the concert.
Os dançarinos apresentaram uma coreografia incrível no concerto.
2. people who dance socially or recreationally
The club was full of dancers enjoying the music.
A discoteca estava cheia de dançarinos aproveitando a música.
3. professional performers in ballet, contemporary dance, hip-hop, or other dance styles
The ballet dancers trained for years to perfect their technique.
Os bailarinos de balé treinaram anos para aperfeiçoar sua técnica.
In Brazil, dancers are deeply celebrated in cultural contexts, particularly in samba, forró, and capoeira traditions. The term 'dançarinos' is widely used in both professional and social contexts. In the USA, especially NYC, dancers are central to hip-hop and street culture. The distinction between 'dançarino' (general dancer) and 'bailarino' (classical ballet dancer) is more pronounced in European Portuguese.
NYC Slang
hoofers; dancers; movers
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