lambada
lambada
Pronunciation
Phonetic Spelling
/lɑːmˈbɑːdə/
lam - /l/, /ɑː/, /m/
ba - /b/, /ɑː/
da - /d/, /ə/
Word Form Variations
Singular: lambada
Plural: lambadas
Verb (transitive): lambada (rare, but could be used to mean "to dance the lambada with someone")
Gerund: lambadaing (rare)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
A lively, rhythmic dance originating in Brazil, characterized by close contact and a swaying, undulating motion of the hips.
Synonyms: Brazilian dance, forbidden dance (historical nickname)
Antonyms: (None, as it refers to a specific type of dance)
A style of music that accompanies this dance, typically featuring a strong beat, electronic keyboards, and syncopated rhythms.
Synonyms: lambada music, Zouk (a related Caribbean genre), Carimbó (a precursor)
Antonyms: (None, as it refers to a specific music genre)
Examples of Use
In a movie review: "The climactic scene features a passionate lambada between the two protagonists, perfectly capturing their fiery chemistry."
In a travel blog: "We spent the evening at a small beachside bar where locals gathered to dance the lambada under the stars."
In a concert advertisement: "Don't miss the legendary 'Kaoma' performing all their hits, including the iconic lambada that started it all!"
In a news article about a cultural festival: "The festival will showcase traditional dances from around the world, with a special workshop dedicated to the art of the lambada."
In a casual conversation: "My parents were telling me about how popular the lambada was back in the late '80s and early '90s."
10 Famous Quotes Using Lambada
"So if you were planning on teaching yourself the lambada on a greased platform over a pit full of knives, I wouldn't." (Cassandra Clare, City of Lost Souls)
"That's how he's gonna get to me, by making me cry and making a lambada in my face." (Manny Ramirez)
"The lambada… it's what they call 'the forbidden dance.'" (A television commentator in The Forbidden Dance)
"The lambada craze was a flash in the pan, a two-month wonder." (Original quote)
"When I was in college, the lambada was all over the radio and every dance club." (Original quote)
"You can’t help but move your hips when you hear that lambada beat." (Original quote)
"The lambada brought a little bit of Brazilian heat to the global pop charts." (Original quote)
"I've never danced a proper lambada, but I can definitely feel the rhythm." (Original quote)
"Their new song has a lambada feel to it, a nod to the '90s." (Original quote)
"The lambada is more than a dance; it's a cultural phenomenon that took the world by storm." (Original quote)
Etymology
The word "lambada" comes from Brazilian Portuguese. It is believed to have originated from a Portuguese word that means "a strong slap or hit," or more poetically, "the whipping of a wave." This term was originally used by a radio station in Brazil to describe a new, fast-paced rhythm that was a mix of older dances like carimbó and merengue. The name stuck, and it became associated with the new style of music and the dance that went with it. The first known use of "lambada" in this context dates back to the 1980s in the Pará region of Brazil.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Lambada
To dance a lambada with danger: To engage in a risky or flirtatious situation.
The lambada of life: A metaphor for the rhythmic and unpredictable twists and turns of existence.
A forbidden dance: (a historical nickname for lambada) A secret or risky activity, like a "forbidden romance" or "forbidden fruit."
To move like a lambada dancer: To have a fluid, sensual, and confident way of moving.
To have the lambada fever: To be caught up in the excitement and passion of a new trend or fad.
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Source Information
Definition of lambada from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
