Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to dance" in Italian: ballare
ballare
To dance in Italian is ballare. Io ballo means I dance. Ballo can also be the noun dance—use a clear verb form so the checker and listeners hear the action.
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How to pronounce ballare
Say it
bahl-LAH-reh
/balˈla.re/
Ballare stresses LAH: bahl-LAH-reh. Io ballo is EE-oh BAHL-loh.
"to dance" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ballare | to dance Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| ballo / balli / balla | I dance / you dance / he-she dances Present verb forms. | Present verb forms. |
| ballare insieme | to dance together Social. | Social. |
| andare a ballare | to go dancing Night out. | Night out. |
How to use ballare in real life
- 1Wedding
Stasera ballo con mia sorella.
Tonight I'm dancing with my sister.
Ballo as verb.
- 2Club night
Vuoi ballare questa canzone?
Want to dance to this song?
Ballare.
- 3Class
Di solito balliamo il sabato.
We usually dance on Saturdays.
Balliamo.
Mistakes English speakers make with ballare
Incorrect: Io sono ballerina ogni sera—no, io dance.
Correct: Io ballo ogni sera.
Use ballo / ballare, not English dance.
Incorrect: Lei ballare bene.
Correct: Lei balla bene.
Conjugate: balla.
Good to know
Andiamo a ballare is a classic night invite. From village feste to city clubs, ballare stays social more than technical.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a lively festa
ChatPal
Balli questa o aspetti la prossima?
Are you dancing to this one or waiting for the next?
You
Ballo questa: mi piace il ritmo.
I'm dancing to this one: I like the rhythm.
ChatPal
Allora balliamo insieme.
Then let's dance together.
You
Via!
Let's go!
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FAQ
Common questions about "to dance" in Italian
Ballo verb or noun?
Context: io ballo is the verb; un ballo can mean a dance event.
We dance?
Balliamo.
Go dancing?
Andare a ballare.
Imperative?
Balla! (tu).
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