polka

BrE /ˈpɒlkə/ AmE /ˈpɑːlkə/

noun en → es

1 DANCE [uncountable] B2

a lively dance in quick time, typically with a hop-step-hop movement and performed to fast music

baile polca

Collocations polka dancing

  • They enjoyed a night of polka dancing.

    Disfrutaron una noche de baile polca.

2 MUSIC [uncountable] B2

a type of lively music for the dance called polka

música polca

Collocations polka band

  • The band played a fast polka.

    La banda tocó una rápida música polca.

3 PRINT [countable] C1

a small dot or spot, especially one used in printing to show the position of a letter or symbol that has been omitted from a text

punto de impresión

Collocations polka dot pattern

  • The document had several polka dots indicating missing letters.

    El documento tenía varios puntos de impresión indicando letras faltantes.

4 TEXTILE [uncountable] C1

a fabric with a pattern of small round spots or shapes, often used for clothing and household items

telas con puntos

Collocations polka dot dress

  • She wore a polka-dot dress to the party.

    Ella llevó un vestido con puntos al partido.