Meaning of the word tango in English
What does tango mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tango
US /ˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈtæŋ.ɡoʊ/
Noun
1.
a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin, performed at a moderately slow, sensuous pace in 4/4 time
Example:
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They danced a passionate tango across the floor.
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She enrolled in tango lessons to improve her dancing skills.
2.
a code word for the letter 'T' in the NATO phonetic alphabet
Example:
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Spell out 'team' using the phonetic alphabet: Tango, Echo, Alpha, Mike.
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The pilot confirmed the message with 'Roger, Tango, Oscar'.
Verb
1.
to dance the tango
Example:
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They learned to tango in Buenos Aires.
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Will you tango with me?
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