cucaracha
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8.4
A traditional Spanish folk song often sung at festivals
- proper noun
- /kuˈkɑːrɑːtʃə/
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La Cucaracha
- La Cucaracha is often played at celebrations in many Spanish-speaking cultures.
- La Cucaracha
Examples
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♪ La cucaracha ♪
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Sounds like " La Cucaracha."
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A horn that plays "La Cucaracha. "
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His horn plays "La Cucaracha."
Fiction book (2000) -
"La Cucaracha" became popular during the Mexican Revolution.
Academic text (1996) -
La Cucaracha.
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During the fiesta, the band began to play La Cucaracha, and everyone started dancing.
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As we gathered around the fire, someone started to sing La Cucaracha, and we all joined in.
Synonyms
canción
vscucaracha
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8.4
A Spanish song usually a popular or romantic tune
is a single famous traditional song rather than any general Spanish song
9.9
A traditional song from Spanish or Portuguese culture
is a modern popular Spanish-language folk song known across many countries
How Popular
Surface Forms
cucaracha main
Etymology
La Cucaracha is the title of a famous Spanish folk song and literally means 'the cockroach' in Spanish. The song uses the little insect as a simple, funny image, which is why the tune is easy to sing and remember.