How to Say "folk dance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “folk dance” is “jarabe” — B2 level.
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nounB2
traditional Mexican musical composition and dance
Examples
El Jarabe Tapatío es el baile nacional de México.
The 'Jarabe Tapatío' (Mexican Hat Dance) is the national dance of Mexico.
Capitalization in titles
When referring to the specific dance 'Jarabe Tapatío', it is usually capitalized as it is a proper name of a cultural work.
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