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conga

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡə/

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noun

B1formalcommonart/ˈkɒŋ.ɡə/

A noun referring to a Latin American dance performed in a single file line, characterized by three steps and a kick, as well as the music composed for this dance.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее латиноамериканский танец, исполняемый в колонне по одному, характеризующийся тремя шагами и ударом ноги, а также музыку, написанную для этого танца.
  1. Conga dance B1 informal

    A lively Latin American dance performed in a single line, with three steps followed by a kick.

    • At the party, everyone formed a conga line and danced around the room.
    • She taught us the basic steps of the conga.
    • The conga is a fun and energetic dance often done at celebrations.

    🇷🇺Танцевать конгу

  2. Conga music B1 informal

    Music specifically composed to accompany the conga dance, typically with a strong, rhythmic beat.

    • The band played a lively conga that got everyone moving.
    • I love the infectious rhythm of conga music.
    • They put on some conga music to start the parade.

    🇷🇺Музыка конга

  • congas plural form
  • congas' possessive plural form
  • conga's possessive singular form

verb

B2formalcommon/ˈkɒŋ.ɡə/

A verb meaning to dance the conga, a Latin American dance performed in a line with a syncopated rhythm.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий танцевать конгу, латиноамериканский танец, исполняемый в линии с синкопированным ритмом.
  1. Dance the conga B1 informal

    To perform the conga, a lively Latin American dance where participants form a line and move in a rhythmic, shuffling step.

    • At the party, everyone started to conga around the room.
    • She taught us how to conga to the beat of the drums.
    • The children congaed through the garden, laughing and singing.

    🇷🇺Танцевать конгу

  • congaed past participle
  • congaed past simple
  • congaing present participle
  • congas third person singular