Care to dance Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdæns
KAIR tuh DANS
kˈeə/ /tˈuː/ /dˈɑːns
KAIR tuh DAHNS
Definition
A polite or charming way to ask someone if they want to dance with you, often used in social or formal settings.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or old-fashioned; often used playfully or in romantic contexts. Rarely used in everyday speech; more common in movies, dances, or as a charming invitation. Typically addressed to someone you don’t know well.
Spanish: ¿te gustaría bailar? - ¿quieres bailar?Portuguese (BR): quer dançar? - aceita dançar?Portuguese (PT): quer dançar? - aceita dançar?Chinese (Simplified): 愿意跳舞吗？Chinese (Traditional): 願意跳舞嗎？Hindi: नाचना पसंद करेंगे?Arabic: هل تود أن ترقص؟Bengali: নাচতে ইচ্ছুক? - নাচবেন?Russian: Хотите потанцевать?Japanese: 踊りませんか - ダンスしませんかVietnamese: Bạn có muốn nhảy không? - Muốn khiêu vũ không?Korean: 춤추실래요? - 춤추고 싶으세요?Turkish: Dans etmek ister misiniz?Urdu: کیا آپ رقص کرنا پسند کریں گی؟ - رقص کرنا چاہیں گی؟Indonesian: Mau berdansa? - Ingin berdansa?
Example Sentences
He walked up and said, "Care to dance?"
basic
At the party, she asked, "Care to dance with me?"
basic
Someone tapped my shoulder and whispered, "Care to dance?"
basic
"Care to dance?" he said with a charming smile.
natural
When the slow song started, someone leaned over and asked, "Care to dance?"
natural
It's so classic to say "Care to dance?" at a fancy event.
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