zapateado

(zäˌpə-tā-äˈdō, säˌpä-tĕ-)

noun 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.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish

Origin: , from zapatear, to tap with the shoe

Origin: , from zapato, shoe

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