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mambo

Pronunciation: [ˈmæm.boʊ]

Word

Learn how to use mambo in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “dance”

(noun) a lively and rhythmic dance that originated in Cuba. It is often danced to upbeat music and is known for its energetic movements.

Example

At the party, everyone had fun doing the mambo together on the dance floor.

Example

She didn't want to try the mambo because she thought it looked too complicated.

Example

Have you ever learned how to dance the mambo?

Context: “music”

(noun) a style of music that is played to accompany the mambo dance. It features strong rhythms and catchy melodies.

Example

The mambo music made everyone want to get up and dance.

Example

The slow song didn't fit the mambo style at all.

Example

What do you think of the mambo music we heard at the festival?

Context: “dance”

(verb) to perform the mambo dance. It means to move your body in the style of the mambo when music plays.

Example

They will mambo at the celebration to show their dancing skills.

Example

He refused to mambo because he felt shy in front of the crowd.

Example

Can you mambo if we play some fun music?

How to pronounce mambo

Pronunciation: [ˈmæm.boʊ]

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