waltz

BrE /wɔːlz/ AmE /wɔlts/

verb / noun en → es

past waltzed pp waltzed ing waltzing

1 DANCE [intransitive] B2

to dance a waltz, which is a type of dance in three-four time with the first beat emphasized

bailar un vals

  • waltz with somebody

Collocations waltz with a partner · waltz in the ballroom

  • They waltzed around the room.

    Bailaron un vals por toda la sala.

2 EASY [intransitive] B2

to do something easily or without much effort

hacer algo sin esfuerzo, llevarse a cabo fácilmente

  • waltz into something

Collocations waltz through an exam · waltz into success

  • She waltzed into the job.

    Ella se llevó el trabajo sin esfuerzo.