tango
The word 'tango' in Spanish is also 'tango' in English. It refers to a type of music and dance that originated from Argentina, which is characterized by its expressive and sensual style. The term also refers to the distinctive rhythm and meter of this music genre. In a broader context, 'tango' can also symbolize the passionate Latin American culture.
Tango is an Argentine dance.
This sentence explains that tango is a dance form that originated from Argentina. In Spanish, the verb 'es' means 'is', so the sentence can be translated directly as 'Tango is an Argentine dance.'
I listen to tango on the radio.
The sentence introduces the verb 'escucho', which translates to 'I listen'. Along with this, 'en la radio' means 'on the radio'. Hence, the full sentence can be translated as 'I listen to tango on the radio.'
Tango surprised the world.
This sentence speaks metaphorically about the global impact of tango. 'Sorprendió' translates to 'surprised' and 'el mundo' translates to 'the world'. Hence the sentence can be directly translated as 'Tango surprised the world.'