malaguena

[ mal-uh-geyn-yuhor, often, ‑-gweyn‑ ]

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango, originating in Málaga.

malagueña

/ ˌmæləˈɡeɪnjə /

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango

Word History and Origins

Origin of malaguena¹

1880–85; < Spanish malagueña (feminine) of Málaga; for suffix Madrileño

Word History and Origins

Origin of malaguena¹

Spanish: of or from Málaga

Example Sentences

The 19-year-old Grand Prix Final champion, performing his “Malagueña” program, opened with an effortless quad toe loop, then landed the quad lutz-triple toe combo, before making a triple axel look like a skip across the ice.

From Seattle Times

As pleased as Malinin was with his short program, set to “Malagueña” by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, the reigning U.S. champion thought there was room to improve.

From Washington Times

As pleased as Malinin was with his short program, set to “Malagueña” by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, the reigning U.S. champion thought there was room to improve.

From Seattle Times

Malinin began his short program, set to “Malagueña” by the Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, with a quad toe loop in which he spun so fast he was a blur.

From Seattle Times

A man of many interests, Wasserman took me into his den and music studio, where he played the opening notes of “Malagueña” on his guitar.

From Los Angeles Times