Where does “tango” come from?
Tango is a dance that entered English from Spanish tango, whose origin is uncertain.
tango (English): A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a...
Definitions
- A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a...
Ancestry of “tango”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Italian | tango | tango; first-person singular present indicative... |
| 2 | Spanish | tango | tango; a style of music associated with the tango... |
Words derived from “tango”