za·pa·te·a·do (zä p -t -ä d , säpä-t -)n. pl. za·pa·te·a·dos 1. The rhythmic stamping and tapping of the heels characteristic of Spanish flamenco dances. 2. A Spanish flamenco dance in which the performer stamps and taps rhythmically with the heels. [Spanish, from zapatear, to tap with the shoe, from zapato, shoe.] |
zapateado Spanish [θapateˈaðo]
n pl -dos [-ðos]
(Performing Arts / Dancing) a Spanish dance with stamping and very fast footwork
[from zapatear to tap with the shoe, from zapato shoe]
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