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/Sounds like the English word "bachat" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To dance bachata, a rhythm from the Dominican Republic characterized by hip movements and short steps in a close partner hold. The verb is used in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Spain, where the genre exploded in popularity from the 1990s onward.

Examples

We went out and danced bachata all night at that club downtown.

I had never danced bachata before, but I picked it up fast.

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/Sounds like the English word "bachat" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To dance bachata, that romantic, sensual Dominican rhythm that pulls you close to your dance partner. Bachatear is the best couples therapy and the perfect excuse to get close to someone you like.

Examples

We went to bachatear at the colmadón and had an amazing time.

I love bachatear, it's the most romantic dance there is.

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A foreigner in Venezuela, especially someone European or of Western appearance. The word comes from the French "monsieur" and became the general Venezuelan term for anyone who looks or sounds like they're from somewhere else. Descriptive rather than insulting, though the tone can shift depending on context.