zarabanda

This is the 9156th most frequent Spanish word.


zarabanda

"Zarabanda" is a lively Spanish dance from the 16th and 17th centuries, often accompanied by music, or a chaotic commotion.


Here, 'zarabanda' refers to a type of traditional dance.

La zarabanda es un antiguo baile español.

The zarabanda is an ancient Spanish dance.


In this usage, 'zarabanda' metaphorically conveys a chaotic or lively commotion.

¡Qué zarabanda se armó en la fiesta anoche!

What an uproar there was at the party last night!


Here, 'zarabanda' refers to a specific musical piece named after the dance.

Ella tocó una zarabanda en el piano durante el recital.

She played a zarabanda on the piano during the recital.