tangoing
ˈtæŋɡoʊɪŋ
Definition

Definition of tangoing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dancingRareengaged in the tango danceRare
  • The tangoing couple moved gracefully across the dance floor.
dancing moving
2.
interactingRareinvolved in a complex interactionRare
  • The tangoing partners negotiated their business deal with precision.
engaging interacting
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Origin of tangoing

Latin, tangere (to touch)

Examples of tangoing in a sentence

  • Tangoing dancers filled the room with energy.
  • The tangoing teams worked together seamlessly.
  • Their tangoing efforts led to a successful project.

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  1. French:tanguant, en interaction, ...
  2. German:Tango tanzend, Verhandlung, ...
  3. Italian:ballando il tango, negoziando, ...
  4. Spanish:involucrado en el tango, involucrado en una interacción compleja, ...
  5. Portuguese:a dançar tango, negociando, ...
  6. Chinese:跳探戈的, 互动复杂的, ...
  7. Japanese:タンゴを踊っている, 複雑なやり取りをしている, ...
  8. Arabic:يَرْقُص التَّانْغُو, مُتَداخِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוקֵד טנגו, מְעוֹרָב בְאִינְטֵרַקְצְיָה מוּרְכֶבֶת, ...
  10. Russian:танцующие танго, взаимодействующие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:танцюючий танго, взаємодіючий, ...
  12. Hindi:टैंगो नृत्य में संलग्न, जटिल बातचीत में संलग्न, ...
tango
ˈtæŋɡoʊ

Definition of tango - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
danceballroom dance of Latin-American origin
  • They performed a tango at the competition..
ballroom dance partner dance
2.
ballroommusic for partner dancing with a dramatic, syncopated rhythm
  • The band played a lively tango that energized everyone..
Argentine tango ballroom dance
3.
militarySlangUStarget or enemy in military slangSlangUS
  • The soldiers identified the tango on the field.
adversary enemy target

Verb

intr.
1.
musicdance with a partner in close, rhythmic Argentine style
  • They decided to tango at the party.
dance partner dance
2.
interactionRareinteract or mingle with othersRare
  • At the networking event, everyone was tangoing.
engage interact mingle
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both people involved in a situation are responsible
Don't blame only him; it takes two to tango.
dance originating from Argentina characterized by fluid movements and close embrace
They performed an Argentine tango that captivated everyone's attention..

Origin of tango

African, tambo (drum)

Examples of tango in a sentence

  • She learned the tango for the wedding.
  • They danced to a slow tango under the stars.
  • A beautiful tango played softly in the background.
  • The pilot locked onto the tango quickly.
  • Command ordered them to eliminate the tango.
  • They love to tango every Saturday night.

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  1. French:tango, tanguer, ...
  2. German:Tango, Tango tanzen, ...
  3. Italian:tango, ballare il tango, ...
  4. Spanish:tango, bailar tango, ...
  5. Portuguese:tango, dançar tango, ...
  6. Chinese:探戈舞, 跳探戈, ...
  7. Japanese:タンゴダンス, タンゴを踊る, ...
  8. Arabic:تانغو, رَقَصَ التانغو, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַנְגּוֹ, לִרְקוֹד טַנְגּוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:танго, танцевать танго, ...
  11. Ukrainian:танго, танцювати, ...
  12. Hindi:टैंगो, टैंगो करना, ...

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