A1 noun Neutro

dance

/dæns/

A dance is a series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music. It can refer to a specific set of steps or a social event where people gather to move to music.

Exemplos

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1

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

2

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

3

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dance
Verb
dance
Adjetivo
dancing
Relacionado
dancer
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'D' in Dance as 'Dynamic' and 'N' as 'Notes'—Dynamic movement to musical Notes.

Quiz rápido

She wore her best dress to the school ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dance

Exemplos

1

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

everyday

We are going to a dance at the community center tonight.

2

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

formal

The guests were invited to the formal dance held in the palace ballroom.

3

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

informal

The school dance was super fun and everyone stayed late.

4

Sociological research indicates that the traditional dance serves as a vital tool for cultural preservation.

academic

Sociological research indicates that the traditional dance serves as a vital tool for cultural preservation.

5

The corporation sponsored a charity dance to support local youth arts programs.

business

The corporation sponsored a charity dance to support local youth arts programs.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
dance
Verb
dance
Adjetivo
dancing
Relacionado
dancer

Colocações comuns

go to a dance go to a dance
traditional dance traditional dance
dance floor dance floor
slow dance slow dance
learn a dance learn a dance

Frases Comuns

save the last dance

save the last dance

song and dance

song and dance

a lead dance

a lead dance

Frequentemente confundido com

dance vs dancing

Dance usually refers to the event or a specific piece of choreography, while dancing refers to the activity in general.

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Notas de uso

Use 'a dance' when referring to a specific event or a particular style of movement. It is a countable noun.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'make a dance' instead of the more natural 'do a dance' or 'go to a dance'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'D' in Dance as 'Dynamic' and 'N' as 'Notes'—Dynamic movement to musical Notes.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French word 'dancer', which is of uncertain Germanic origin.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one dance, two dances Used with verbs like 'perform', 'do', or 'attend'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, a 'dance' is a central part of wedding celebrations and seasonal festivals.

Quiz rápido

She wore her best dress to the school ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: dance

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