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tango

tango

noun tahn-GOH Rare

Usage Note

Tango is an invariable masculine noun in French, referring to the Argentine dance and its music. As an adjective, tango is also used to describe a vivid orange-red color (une robe tango), a usage that is fairly specific to French. In NATO phonetic use, 'Tango' represents the letter T, familiar from films and police contexts.

Examples

"Elle a appris le tango avec son partenaire."

Natural Translation

She learned the tango with her partner.

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