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Revision as of 16:17, 9 June 2015
Part of Speech
Proper Noun
Pronunciation
Description
Merengue literally means "meringue". However, in dance for Latin@ culture it refers to the simple dance which is usually danced side to side. There is a clear, consistent beat which allows for merengue to be danced so fluidly.
Usage
It refers to a Latin genre of music as well as dance. Anyone can use it is not restricted.
Example Sentence
That new Merengue song by Elvis Crespo is great.
Note: In order to convey the different interpretations of the word the example sentence uses code switching between Spanish and English.
Etymology
Merengue comes from the Dominican Republic and was at first seen as controversial coming from the lower class and Afro-dominican origins. However, it wasn’t until the 1930s when dictator Rafael Trujillo used Merengue for his presidential campaign that it started to gain popularity within all classes in the country. It has eventually lead to popularity throughout the Latin@ culture.
