Etymology

fandango

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Today it means: A form of lively flamenco music and dance that has many regional variations (e.g. fandango de Huelva), some of which have their own names (e.g. malagueña, granadina). Full definition →

First used mid 18th c.Spanish fandango
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromfandango
  2. English todayfandango

Borrowed from Spanish fandango, of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Portuguese fado, or of West African origin.

First known use, by meaning

  • from mid 18th c. A form of lively flamenco music and dance that has many regional variations (e.g. fandango de Huelva), some of which have their own names (e.g. malagueña, granadina).

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