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Does 'bailarina' always means 'a dancer'?

Does 'bailarina' always means 'a dancer'?

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Have anyone ever come up across the word "bailarina" used in a pejorative sense, such as a 'stripper'? Thank you!

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updated May 7, 2012
posted by colourphill
Thank you so much! - colourphill, May 7, 2012

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No 'bailarina' isn't pejorative, may be 'bailarina de ballet' used in "ballet dancer". Although it depends on the context.

updated May 4, 2012
posted by wilcoof
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Sí, en inglés, "ballerina" significa "bailarina de ballet." Pero en español, simplemente un (o una) bailarina baila.

updated May 7, 2012
posted by babs_irish
Thank you very much! - colourphill, May 7, 2012