folklorico

or folk·lór·i·co

[ fohk-lawr-i-koh, -lohr- ]

noun

1. Mexican folk dancing, especially a program or repertoire of such dances.

adjective

1. containing, using, or performing folklorico:

   a visiting folklorico dance troupe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of folklorico¹

First recorded in 1940–45; from Spanish folklórico “folkloristic, folk” (adjective), equivalent to folklor(e) (from English ) + -ico adjective suffix; -ic

Example Sentences

A youth mariachi band and a baile folklorico troupe performed; a covers band played Chicano favorites such as War and Earth, Wind and Fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Aztec dancers and some ballet folklorico at Placita Olvera.

From Los Angeles Times

But Esparza Loera saw the proverbial writing on the wall about a decade ago, when he covered a baile folklorico performance.

From Los Angeles Times

Victoria Hinojosa has been a Special Heart for about three years and is the center of the group’s ballet folklorico performances, plays the guitar and takes art classes.

From Seattle Times

Baile folklórico performances were scheduled, along with art workshops and films.

From Los Angeles Times