dançar

Senses

1. 1.

   to dance

   to move rhythmically to music, usually with coordinated body movements

2. 2.

   to dance (figuratively)

   to move in a lively or unsteady manner; to bob or sway

Examples

• "Ela dança samba muito bem."

  She dances samba very well.

• "Vamos dançar na festa de sexta?"

  Are we going to dance at the party on Friday?

• "A chama dançava na vela."

  The flame danced on the candle.

Usage

A common, informal verb. Frequently used with dance styles (dançar forró, dançar pagode, dançar samba). In Brazil, dancing is a central cultural practice, so this verb is deeply embedded in everyday speech and social contexts.