polka

• Substantivo que designa uma dança boêmia animada em compasso binário rápido, geralmente executada com três passos e um salto, bem como a música composta para essa dança.

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

   • 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.

   Polca (música)

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

• Verbo usado para designar a ação de dançar a polca, uma dança animada da Europa Central, ou de se mover de maneira viva e saltitante.

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.

   Dançar a 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.