conga
word
Definition
A conga is a tall, narrow drum from Cuba, or a lively dance that is often performed in a line, especially at parties.
Usage & Nuances
'Conga' refers both to a drum and a dance, especially the 'conga line' at celebrations. Usually informal and associated with parties or Latin music. Not to be confused with 'congo' (the country). Frequently used in the phrase 'do the conga'.
Spanish: congaPortuguese (BR): congaPortuguese (PT): congaChinese (Simplified): 康加鼓 - 康加舞（舞蹈）Chinese (Traditional): 康加鼓 - 康加舞（舞蹈）Hindi: कोंगा (ड्रम) - कॉन्गा नृत्यArabic: كونغا (طبلة) - رقصة الكونغاBengali: কঙ্গা ড্রাম - কঙ্গা নাচRussian: конга (барабан) - конга (танец)Japanese: コンガドラム - コンガ（ダンス）Vietnamese: trống conga - điệu nhảy congaKorean: 콩가 드럼 - 콩가 춤Turkish: konga davulu - konga dansıUrdu: کونگا ڈرم - کونگا رقصIndonesian: kendang conga - tarian conga
Example Sentences
He played the conga at the music festival.
basic
We started a conga at the party.
basic
Come on, let’s do the conga!
natural
Everyone formed a line and danced the conga around the room.
natural
The band has a conga player.
basic
You can’t have a proper New Year’s party without a conga line.
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