No. 7,809 in Spanish
mambo
A Cuban dance and music style characterized by lively rhythms and energetic movements.
In a sentence
Bailamos el mambo toda la noche.
We danced the mambo all night.
Here, the word 'mambo' refers to a genre of music and dance originating from Cuba.
¿Qué es ese nuevo mambo que estás aprendiendo?
What is that new mambo you are learning?
In this case, 'mambo' colloquially refers to some type of skill, topic, or thing someone is involved with.
No entiendo cuál es el mambo con ese tema.
I don't understand what's the mambo with that topic.
Here, 'mambo' colloquially signifies a fuss or situation someone may be dealing with.
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