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cha-cha

/ˈtʃɑː.tʃɑː/

2 entries

noun

B1formalcommonart/ˈtʃɑː.tʃɑː/

A modern ballroom dance originating from Latin America, characterized by small steps and swaying movements of the hips.

  • 🇷🇺Современный бальный танец, происходящий из Латинской Америки, характеризующийся мелкими шагами и покачивающимися движениями бёдер.
  1. Latin American dance B1 formal

    A lively, rhythmic ballroom dance originating from Latin America, characterized by small steps and hip movements.

    • They danced the cha-cha at the competition.
    • The cha-cha is a popular dance in Latin dance clubs.
    • She took lessons to learn the cha-cha steps.

    🇷🇺Ча-ча-ча

    Synonyms: cha-cha-cha

  • cha-chas plural form
  • cha-chas' possessive plural form
  • cha-cha's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/ˈtʃɑː tʃɑː/

A verb meaning to dance the cha-cha, a lively Latin American ballroom dance characterized by a triple step rhythm.

  • 🇷🇺Танцевать ча-ча-ча, живой латиноамериканский бальный танец, характеризующийся ритмом тройного шага.
  1. Dance the cha-cha B1 informal

    To perform the lively Latin American dance known as the cha-cha, characterized by a syncopated rhythm and a triple step.

    • They cha-chaed across the dance floor with energy.
    • She learned to cha-cha during her vacation in Cuba.
    • The couple cha-chaed gracefully to the upbeat music.

    🇷🇺Танцевать ча-ча-ча

  • cha-chaed past participle
  • cha-chaed past simple
  • cha-chaing present participle
  • cha-chas third person singular