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mambo

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/ˈmæm.boʊ/ · mam-bo

A lively dance of Cuban origin, often accompanied by jazz or Latin music.

Meanings

nounformal

A lively dance of Cuban origin, often accompanied by jazz or Latin music.

کوبن کے اصل کے ایک خوشنما رقص جو اکثر جاز یا لاطینی موسیقی کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے۔

مامبو

mambo

Synonyms

danceperformancefestivityرقصپرفارمنسجشن

Antonyms

stillnesspauserestخاموشیتوقیفآرام

Common Collocations

  • mambo music
  • mambo dance
  • mambo rhythm

Example Sentences

She learned how to mambo on her trip to Cuba.

اس نے کیوبا کے سفر میں مامبو رقص سیکھا۔

Us ne Cuba ke safar mein mambo raqs seekha.

The mambo rhythm is infectious and makes everyone want to dance.

مامبو کی لے میں ایک ایسی متاثر کن کیفیت ہے کہ سبھی رقص کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔

Mambo ki le mein aik aisi mutasir kun kefiyat hai ke sabhi raqs karna chahtay hain.

At the party, everyone was on the dance floor doing the mambo.

پارٹی میں سب رقص کے میدان میں مامبو کر رہے تھے۔

Party mein sab raqs ke maidan mein mambo kar rahe thay.

Easily Confused With

tango:Tango is a different style of dance that originated in Argentina, characterized by its slow, smooth movements, whereas mambo is more upbeat and lively.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine dancing to lively Cuban music when you think of 'mambo'.

Visualize a vibrant dance floor filled with people swaying to catchy Latin beats.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Cuban Spanish "mambo" — a type of dance and music

First known use: 1930s

The term 'mambo' originates from Cuban music and dance styles that emerged in the 1930s, influenced by African and Spanish rhythms. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1940s.