polka

• Sustantivo que designa un animado baile de origen bohemio en compás binario rápido, generalmente ejecutado con tres pasos y un salto, así como la música compuesta para este baile.

A noun referring to a lively Bohemian dance in fast duple time, typically performed with three steps and a hop, as well as the music composed for this dance.

1. A lively danceB1formal

   A fast, lively dance of Bohemian origin, performed in duple time with three steps and a hop.

   Polca (danza)

   • The couple danced the polka at the folk festival.
   • She learned the polka steps from her grandmother.
   • The polka is often performed at traditional celebrations.

2. Music for the danceB1formal

   Music composed or played for performing the polka dance, typically in fast 2/4 time.

   Música para la polca

   • The band played a cheerful polka tune.
   • He hummed a polka melody while walking.
   • The polka music filled the dance hall with energy.

• Verbo que designa el baile de la polca, un baile vivo de Europa central, o el movimiento de manera enérgica y saltarina.

A verb used to indicate the act of dancing the polka, a lively Central European dance, or moving in a lively, bouncing manner.

1. Dance the polkaB1formal

   To perform the lively, fast-paced dance known as the polka, typically in pairs.

   Bailar la polca

   • They polkaed across the dance floor with great energy.
   • At the festival, everyone learned how to polka.
   • She loves to polka at weddings and celebrations.