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foxtrot
[/ˈfɒkstrɒt/]
noun/verb
masculine
pl: foxtrots
foxtrot
1.
A ballroom dance in 4/4 time with a fast-slow-slow rhythm pattern, originating in early 20th century America
They performed an elegant foxtrot at the dance competition.
Eles apresentaram um elegante foxtrot na competição de dança.
2.
The music or musical rhythm accompanying this dance
The orchestra played a lively foxtrot.
A orquestra tocou um foxtrot animado.
3.
To dance the foxtrot
The couple decided to foxtrot across the ballroom.
O casal decidiu dançar foxtrot pelo salão de baile.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
foxtrot
Commonly used without translation; occasionally called 'dança de raposa' informally
Portugal
foxtrot
Standard usage in ballroom dancing contexts
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