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baile

Noun CEFR B1
ˈbaɪli

Definitions

  1. A specific genre of dance music originating in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Funk Carioca
  2. Archaic spelling of bail.
    alt-of, archaic

Equivalents

Françaisbaile
Portuguêsbaile

Examples

“The irreverent banger "Hey You" repos Balkan brass and sets it to pure Chicago juke step, which bleeds into a colossal baile beat⟳ and, for good measure⟳, some trashy Eurotrance.”
“He has been borrowing from Brazilian baile funk for years, and the first release⟳ on his new record⟳ label⟳, Mad Descent, is by the Brazilian group Bonde do Role.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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