cucaracha
1
8.5
A lively Mexican folk dance with energetic steps and hand movements
- noun
- /ˌkuːkəˈrɑːtʃə/
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cucaracha
- The dance instructor demonstrated the basic steps of the cucaracha to the class.
Examples
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During the celebration, everyone joined in the lively cucaracha on the plaza.
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The children learned the cucaracha for the school’s cultural festival.
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The cucaracha is a lively dance.
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Can you teach me how to do the cucaracha?
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During the celebration, everyone joined in the lively cucaracha on the plaza.
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The children learned the cucaracha for the school’s cultural festival.
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The dance instructor demonstrated the basic steps of the cucaracha to the class.
Synonyms
huapango
vscucaracha
1
9.8
A lively Mexican folk dance with the music that goes with it
is instead performed to one specific song with set energetic steps and gestures
How Energetic
cucaracha
1
8.5
1
8.5
waltz
26
3.4
26
3.4
Surface Forms
cucaracha singular
cucarachas plural
Etymology
Cucaracha for the dance takes its name from the lively Mexican song La Cucaracha, which is about a 'cockroach'. The dance copies the song's quick, playful steps, so it feels energetic and fun.