waltz

• Sustantivo que designa un baile de salón de ritmo ternario con acento fuerte en el primer tiempo, o la música compuesta para dicho baile; también se usa informalmente para referirse a una victoria fácil o segura, especialmente en elecciones.

A noun referring to a ballroom dance performed in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat, or the music composed for such a dance, and also used informally to describe an assured victory, especially in an election.

1. A2formal

   A graceful ballroom dance performed in triple time, characterized by a strong accent on the first beat and smooth, gliding movements.

   Vals

   • The couple performed a beautiful waltz at the competition.
   • She learned the basic steps of the waltz in her dance class.
   • The orchestra played a classic Viennese waltz.

   Sinónimosvalse

2. Music for waltzingB1formal

   A piece of music composed in triple time, specifically intended to accompany the waltz dance.

   Vals (música para bailar)

   • The band played a slow waltz for the final dance.
   • Chopin wrote many famous waltzes for the piano.
   • The waltz had a lively tempo that filled the dance floor.

   Sinónimosvalse

3. Assured victoryC1informal

   An easy or certain victory, especially in a political election or competition, where the outcome is not in doubt.

   victoria asegurada

   • The incumbent party is expected to win the election in a waltz.
   • The champion won the match in a waltz, barely breaking a sweat.
   • The team secured the championship in a waltz, dominating every game.

   Sinónimoscakewalkrompwalkover

• Bailar un vals, o moverse o actuar de manera despreocupada, segura o alegre, avanzando con soltura o sin esfuerzo.

A verb meaning to dance a waltz, or to move or act in a casual, confident, or carefree manner.

1. Dance a waltzB1formal

   To perform the waltz, a smooth, progressive ballroom dance in triple time.

   Bailar el vals

   • They waltzed gracefully across the ballroom floor.
   • He asked her to waltz with him at the party.
   • The couple waltzed to the music of Strauss.

2. Move easily or confidentlyB2informal

   To move in a casual, confident, or effortless manner, often into a situation.

   entrar con soltura

   • She waltzed into the meeting late without an apology.
   • He waltzed through the exam without studying.
   • They waltzed past security as if they owned the place.

   Sinónimosbreezeglidesashaysauntersweep

   Antónimosfalterlumberplodstumbletrudge

Variantes phrasalwaltz around