malaguena

ma·la·gue·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-geyn-yuh or, often, ‐gweyn‐]
- /ˌmæl əˈgeɪn yə or, often, ‐ˈgweɪn‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mal-uh-geyn-yuh or, often, ‐gweyn‐]
- /ˌmæl əˈgeɪn yə or, often, ‐ˈgweɪn‐/

Definitions of malaguena word

noun malaguena a Spanish dance similar to the fandango, originating in Málaga. 1
noun malaguena Spanish dance similar to the fandango 0
noun malaguena a Spanish dance similar to the fandango 0
noun malaguena any of several Spanish folk tunes or dances, esp. one like the fandango 0

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Origin of malaguena

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Spanish malagueña (feminine) of Málaga; for suffix see Madrileño

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Parts of speech for Malaguena

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malaguena popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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