How to Say "tango" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tango” is “tango” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El tango es un baile muy elegante y apasionado.
The tango is a very elegant and passionate dance.
Me gusta escuchar tango mientras tomo un café.
I like listening to tango while I have a coffee.
Buenos Aires es la capital mundial del tango.
Buenos Aires is the tango capital of the world.
Always Masculine
In Spanish, musical genres are usually masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with tango.
Using it with 'Verbs of Liking'
When saying you like tango, remember to include the word 'el': 'Me gusta EL tango'.
Tango vs. Tanga
Mistake: “Me gusta el tanga.”
Correction: Say 'Me gusta el tango.' A 'tanga' is a piece of underwear (a thong), which can lead to a very funny misunderstanding!
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