bailarín
/bye-lah-REEN/
dancer
A male dancer performing a graceful move.
bailarín(noun)
dancer
?a man or boy who dances
ballet dancer
?specifically referring to a male professional
📝 In Action
El bailarín principal recibió muchos aplausos.
A2The lead dancer received a lot of applause.
De pequeño, mi hermano quería ser bailarín.
B1When he was little, my brother wanted to be a dancer.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Men
This word specifically refers to a man or a boy. Because it ends in a consonant and has an accent on the last syllable, it follows specific spelling rules.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Consistency
Mistake: "Using 'el bailarín' for a woman."
Correction: Say 'la bailarina' for a woman. 'Bailarín' is specifically for males.
Missing Accent
Mistake: "Writing 'bailarin' without the mark."
Correction: Always include the accent on the 'í' to show that you emphasize the end of the word when speaking.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional vs. Hobby
You can use this word for someone who dances for a living or someone who just happens to be very good at it at a party.
Someone who is fond of dancing and full of joy.
bailarín(adjective)
fond of dancing
?describing someone who loves to dance
dancing
?describing an object that moves rhythmically, like 'dancing eyes'
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo es muy bailarín; nunca se pierde una fiesta.
B1My grandfather is very fond of dancing; he never misses a party.
Tiene unos ojos bailarines y expresivos.
B2He has dancing, expressive eyes.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Description
When used after a noun (like 'un hombre bailarín'), it acts as a description of that person's character or habits.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing inanimate objects
You can use this figuratively for things like 'eyes' or 'lights' to suggest they are moving quickly and playfully.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bailarín
Question 1 of 2
How would you describe a man who loves to dance and goes to every party?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'bailarín' for a woman?
No, 'bailarín' is specifically masculine. For a woman, you must use 'bailarina'.
Does it only refer to professional ballet dancers?
Not at all! While it is used for pros, it can describe anyone who is dancing or anyone who enjoys dancing as a hobby.