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danzón

danzón

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A 1991 Mexican film about dance and a woman's search for herself
  • proper noun
translation icon : Danzón
  • The film danzón beautifully captures the essence of Mexican culture.

Examples

  • The film danzón is often discussed in courses about Latin American cinema and culture.

  • Have you seen the movie danzón yet?

  • Many critics praised danzón for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's journey through dance and self-discovery.

  • After watching danzón, she became interested in learning more about traditional Mexican dances.

  • Many critics praised danzón for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's journey through dance and self-discovery.

  • After watching danzón, she became interested in learning more about traditional Mexican dances.

  • The film danzón is often discussed in courses about Latin American cinema and culture.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Danzón is the title of a 1991 Mexican film and the name comes from the Cuban dance danza ('dance') with the ending -ón meaning 'big' or 'grand'. So the film's title points to its use of dance to show a woman's identity and longing.