TANGO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word TANGO in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TANGO with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Tango

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 19th century: from Latin American Spanish, perhaps of African origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtaŋɡəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses.

Short Definition:

ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires

Definition:

a code word representing the letter T, used in radio communication.

Short Definition:

code word representing letter T

Word: Tango

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtaŋɡəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

dance the tango

Short Definition:

dance tango

Examples:
  • they tangoed around the room

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