samba

noun
UK: /ˈsæmbə/
US: /ˈsɑːmbə/

  1. A lively Brazilian dance and music genre characterized by its syncopated rhythm and energetic movements.

    1. They danced the samba at the party last night
    2. The music was a blend of samba rhythms and modern pop melodies, creating a unique sound

  2. A type of ballroom dance derived from the Brazilian samba, adapted for international competitions.

    1. She is learning samba for a dance competition
    2. The professional dancers performed an intricate samba routine at the show

Synonyms

dance music rhythm
samba intransitive-verb

  1. To dance the samba.

    1. Let's samba!
    2. They decided to samba after hearing the upbeat music

  2. To move with the rhythm and energy of samba music, often in an improvised way.

    1. She started to samba when she heard the music
    2. He began to samba around the kitchen while cooking dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "samba" in English means: A lively Brazilian dance and music genre characterized by its syncopated rhythm and energetic movements., A type of ballroom dance derived from the Brazilian samba, adapted for international competitions..

The phonetic transcription of "samba" is /ˈsæmbə/ in British English and /ˈsɑːmbə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "samba": dance, music, rhythm.

Example usage of "samba": "They danced the samba at the party last night". More examples on the page.