Ballerinas Meaning in English
word · lemma: ballerina
ˌbæɫɝˈinəz
bal-uh-REE-nuhz
bˌæləɹˈiːnəz
bal-uh-REE-nuhz
Definition
Ballerinas are female ballet dancers, especially those who perform at a professional or advanced level.
Usage & Nuances
'Ballerinas' is used only for women; the male equivalent is 'ballet dancers' or 'danseurs.' Commonly collocates with 'graceful', 'talented', and 'professional.' Also refers to a type of flat shoe, but primarily means female dancers.
Spanish: bailarinasPortuguese (BR): bailarinasPortuguese (PT): bailarinasChinese (Simplified): 芭蕾舞女演员Chinese (Traditional): 芭蕾舞女演員Hindi: बैलेरिना (महिला बैले नृत्यांगनाएँ)Arabic: راقصات الباليهBengali: ব্যালেরিনাRussian: балериныJapanese: バレリーナVietnamese: nữ diễn viên ba lê - giày búp bê (giày ba lê)Korean: 발레리나Turkish: balerin - bale ayakkabısıUrdu: بیلریناIndonesian: balerina - sepatu balet
Example Sentences
The ballerinas danced beautifully on the stage.
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There are five ballerinas in the performance tonight.
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The little girls want to be ballerinas when they grow up.
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The ballerinas trained for months to perfect this dance.
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Those pink shoes are called ballerinas too, you know!
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All the ballerinas wore matching tutus and looked amazing.
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