ballet
“ballet” means “ballet” in Spanish (classical dance or performance).
ballet
Also: ballet company
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Mi sobrina sueña con ser bailarina de ballet profesional.
B1My niece dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.
Esta noche vamos al teatro a ver el ballet de 'Don Quijote'.
A2Tonight we are going to the theater to see the 'Don Quixote' ballet.
El ballet es una forma de arte muy rigurosa y disciplinada.
B2Ballet is a very rigorous and disciplined art form.
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This word is a direct loan from French ('ballet'), which itself comes from the Italian word 'balletto,' meaning a little dance. It reflects the origins of the dance form in Renaissance Italy and France.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (fully adopted into Spanish usage)
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¿'Ballet' es una palabra española o extranjera?
Aunque se usa comúnmente en español, 'ballet' es una palabra que viene del francés. Por eso, su pronunciación y ortografía son casi idénticas en muchos idiomas.