vals

bahls/vals/

“vals” means “waltz” in Spanish (a ballroom dance or the music for it).

waltz

NounmA2

A couple in formal attire gracefully dancing together in a grand ballroom.

📝 In Action

Me gustaría aprender a bailar un vals.

I would like to learn how to dance a waltz.

Los novios bailaron su primer vals como esposos.

The newlyweds danced their first waltz as a married couple.

La orquesta interpretó un vals muy famoso de Strauss.

The orchestra performed a very famous waltz by Strauss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

danza (dance)
baile (dance)

Common Collocations

bailar un vals – to dance a waltz
vals vienés – Viennese waltz
el primer vals – the first waltz (often at weddings)

Vocabulary Collections

Dance

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Words that translate to "vals" in Spanish:

waltz→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vals

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct plural form of 'vals'?

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👥 Word Family▼

valsear(to waltz) — Verb

valseado(waltz-like movement) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

valses

📚 Etymology▼

From the German word 'Walzer', which comes from 'walzen', meaning 'to roll' or 'to rotate'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: waltzFrench: valse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'vals' rhyme with 'mal'?

Not exactly. While they both have the 'al' sound, the 's' at the end of 'vals' makes it distinct. It is a bit of a lonely word in Spanish and doesn't have many perfect rhymes!

Is the 's' in 'vals' silent?

No, unlike in some other languages, the 's' at the end of 'vals' is clearly pronounced in Spanish.

Can I use 'vals' to describe any slow dance?

Not really. 'Vals' refers specifically to the 1-2-3 rhythm of waltz music. For other slow dances, you would just say 'baile lento'.