Even though it ends in 'e', 'baile' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it. For example, 'El baile fue divertido' (The dance was fun).

It's a Masculine Noun

Use 'baile' for social dancing you do for fun (like salsa, tango, or dancing at a party). Use 'danza' for more artistic or performance-based styles, like ballet ('danza clásica') or modern dance.

'Baile' vs. 'Danza'

Extremely common. It's the go-to word for talking about a dance or a party with dancing.

Using 'baila' instead of 'baile'

This form, 'baile', is used after phrases that express wishes, doubts, or emotions. For example, 'Espero que él baile' (I hope that he dances).

A Special Form for Wishes and Doubts

To politely tell someone you address as 'usted' to dance, you use this form: '¡Baile, por favor!' (Dance, please!).

Giving a Polite Command

A common form of the verb 'bailar' (to dance), used for wishes, possibilities, and formal commands.

Learn the Spanish word 'baile', meaning 'dance' or 'ball'. See examples, related words, the difference between baile and danza, and the full conjugation of the verb 'bailar'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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