🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Dança do patrimônio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈdɐ̃sɐ du paˈtɾimɔniu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Heritage Dance/ˈhɛrɪtɪd dæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A dança do patrimônio é frequentemente apresentada em eventos culturais."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A form of dance that is rooted in the cultural traditions and practices of a particular community or group.

    "The festival showcased various heritage dances that highlighted the region's rich cultural history."
  2. 2

    Dance styles that are preserved and performed to celebrate and maintain cultural identity.

    "Heritage dances are often performed during national holidays to honor ancestral customs."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'heritage' originates from the Old French 'eritage', meaning 'inheritance', which evolved to denote cultural traditions passed down through generations. 'Dance' comes from the Middle English 'dancen', derived from the Old French 'danser', indicating a rhythmic movement often associated with cultural expression.

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