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"Baile" is a form of "baile", a noun which is often translated as "dance". "Bale" is a form of "balar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to bleat". Learn more about the difference between "baile" and "bale" below.
el baile(
bay
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leh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (art)
a. dance
A los 15 años, ella entró en un colegio especial dedicado al baile.At 15 years old, she entered a special school dedicated to dance.
a. dancing
El baile es mi pasión, cuando oigo música no puedo resistirme a bailar.Dancing is my passion; when I hear music I can't help but dance.
3. (party)
a. dance
Si quiero ser la reina del baile de fin de curso, tengo que encontrar el vestido perfecto.If a want to be the queen of the prom dance, I have to find the perfect dress.
b. ball
El alcalde está organizando un baile para celebrar el 18 cumpleaños de su hija.The mayor is organizing a ball to celebrate his daughter's 18th birthday.
balar(
bah
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lahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to bleat
Los corderos comenzaron a balar intensamente cuando vieron al lobo.The lambs began bleating intensely when they saw the wolf.
Los corderos perdidos balaron hasta ser rescatados por el pastor.The lost lambs bleated until the shepherd rescued them.
