How Do You Spell CONGA?

Pronunciation: [kənɡˈa] (IPA)

The spelling of "conga" may seem straightforward, but its pronunciation can be tricky for English speakers. The phonetic transcription is /ˈkɒŋɡə/, with stress on the first syllable. The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound and the "o" is a short vowel sound. The "n" and "g" are pronounced as separate sounds, whereas the final "a" is a schwa sound. When saying the word, remember to stress the first syllable and avoid blending the "n" and "g" sounds together.

CONGA Meaning and Definition

1. The term "conga" refers to both a musical instrument and a dance style originating from Cuba. As a musical instrument, the conga is a tall, cylindrical, and single-headed drum that is played with the hands. It is constructed from wood or fiberglass, with the drumhead made from animal skin or synthetic materials. In the dance context, conga refers to a lively and energetic Afro-Cuban social dance commonly performed in a line or in a circular formation.

   The conga dance is characterized by captivating rhythms and vibrant movements that involve shaking the body, swaying the hips, and executing intricate footwork. Participants in a conga line usually hold each other's waists or shoulders and follow a leader who directs the steps and movements. The dance is well-known for its infectious and joyful atmosphere, as it encourages communal participation and spontaneous interaction.

   Traditionally performed as part of carnival celebrations, the conga dance has significantly contributed to Afro-Cuban cultural identity and has been influential in various music and dance genres worldwide. Its rhythm and style have been incorporated into numerous Latin American music styles, including salsa and rumba. Additionally, the influence of the conga dance is evident in popular dance forms such as line dancing. Overall, the conga, whether referring to the instrument or the dance, holds a significant place in both Cuban and global cultural contexts.

Common Misspellings for CONGA

• conat
• conbo
• conco
• cong
• gonna
• clonge
• congra
• conna
• convay
• comng
• conada
• confg
• conyac
• qonna
• coege
• confi
• conta
• canva
• couge
• cange
• contak
• concat
• concl
• xanga
• cornia
• conme
• cooge
• connia
• congac
• ganga
• wronga
• connar
• cona
• conauga
• congur
• jonha
• connal
• contac
• conway
• cougg
• coungy
• chaga
• cng
• conma
• onga
• congga
• congaa
• songa
• conge
• cotonga
• cotynga
• coxxa
• cinka
• ionaa
• koiga
• covna
• lonaa
• -onka
• ronga
• clongg
• Coggn
• coksa
• coigy
• congru
• oonha
• oonaa
• conli
• ponta
• cppga
• kohga
• conpa
• Konaga
• conaxa
• CONeZA
• yCONA
• convv
• cohva
• cangg
• cokaa
• COFgCA
• congj
• cotgl
• cowza
• ongaa
• konaa
• NENgA
• NONgG
• gonaga
• coaya
• cowngs
• Jogga
• cozha
• Cingqi
• Coonaga
• COAGA
• Conigy
• Mouga
• jongq
• Conigi
• Dongaa
• mongu
• Connaq
• nongy
• Congai
• Conanga
• coggz
• Aconya

Etymology of CONGA

The word "conga" originates from the Spanish language. Its etymology can be traced back to the West African language, specifically the Bantu language family. In Bantu languages, the word "kóngó" refers to a type of drum that is played during certain ceremonies. This term was then adopted by the Cuban culture, where it became known as "conga". Over time, it came to refer to a specific type of music and dance associated with the conga drums. The word "conga" spread internationally and is now widely used to describe a rhythm, musical style, or a type of dance.

Similar spelling words for CONGA

• Cainnech,
• cangue,
• CANAC,
• going,
• Cawing,
• coyness,
• coons,
• congo,
• Quinque-,
• CNAC,
• canuck,
• king,
• DNC/CNC,
• Conico-,
• qing,
• KANQ,
• CANC,
• CNOOC,
• NTKE-CNCA,
• conge,
• Kanaka,
• King-bird,
• quinqu,
• CONAG,
• Cooeeing,
• sea-going,
• WKNG,
• on-going,
• koing,
• Coins,
• gangway,
• CNCA,
• quango,
• quink,
• REC&CONC,
• ox-gang,
• cueing,
• VAD/CNG,
• coinage,
• Cooeying,
• CNUUQ,
• gang,
• Kyung,
• kinky,
• Kyong,
• queuing,
• CNOC,
• Kinic,
• KENGO,
• COENCO,
• Chiang,
• kongo,
• Kwang,
• CONEG,
• de-coying,
• Kang,
• gunk,
• gang-gang,
• qiang,
• Quang,
• Caenogaea,
• In-going,
• CNIWG,
• CNG,
• CANC/RCL,
• CHNG,
• CANG,
• CNC,
• gungho,
• Ganga,
• Kuniko,
• gung-ho,
• kanga,
• CONAC,
• C4O8H4NaK,
• kiang,
• CANWEC,
• king-size,
• CANQUA,
• gong,
• Khang,
• Keneke,
• GUNKY,
• NC/CNC,
• Way-going,
• CONNACK,
• Kanacka,
• cooing,
• CONICA,
• kayoing,
• Kanagawa,
• Ginko,
• Quinic,
• cuing,
• CONC,
• WCNC,
• counce,
• Ging,
• Canhook,
• CONCG,
• Kinikia,
• cognac,
• Gowong,
• CNAAQO,
• Kingo,
• Lyon-king,
• Keying,
• CNNIC,
• CONNEG,
• Kuniyuki,
• conk,
• ko'ing,
• conic,
• Cowing,
• gang-rape,
• Koenig,
• CNIC,
• Coying,
• kennewick,
• A/CNK,
• congou,
• comeaux,
• Eri-king,
• Kong,
• cowans,
• CONOCO,
• Gangue,
• kink,
• tonga,
• guanaco,
• Khuong,
• Cong,
• Gonakie,
• conyza,
• congee,
• Comas,
• concha,
• Guying,
• King-like,
• Kanika,
• CONIAC,
• gynic,
• Comacho,
• CNC/DNC.

Plural form of CONGA is CONGAS

Conjugate verb Conga

CONDITIONAL

I would conga

you would conga

he/she/it would conga

we would conga

they would conga

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be congaing

you would be congaing

he/she/it would be congaing

we would be congaing

they would be congaing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have conga

you would have conga

he/she/it would have conga

we would have conga

they would have conga

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been congaing

you would have been congaing

he/she/it would have been congaing

we would have been congaing

they would have been congaing

FUTURE

I will conga

you will conga

he/she/it will conga

we will conga

they will conga

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be congaing

you will be congaing

he/she/it will be congaing

we will be congaing

they will be congaing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have congaed

you will have congaed

he/she/it will have congaed

we will have congaed

they will have congaed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been congaing

you will have been congaing

he/she/it will have been congaing

we will have been congaing

they will have been congaing

IMPERATIVE

you conga

we let´s conga

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to conga

PAST

I congaed

you congaed

he/she/it congaed

we congaed

they congaed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was congaing

you were congaing

he/she/it was congaing

we were congaing

they were congaing

PAST PARTICIPLE

congaed

PAST PERFECT

I had congaed

you had congaed

he/she/it had congaed

we had congaed

they had congaed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been congaing

you had been congaing

he/she/it had been congaing

we had been congaing

they had been congaing

PRESENT

I conga

you conga

he/she/it congas

we conga

they conga

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am congaing

you are congaing

he/she/it is congaing

we are congaing

they are congaing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

congaing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have congaed

you have congaed

he/she/it has congaed

we have congaed

they have congaed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been congaing

you have been congaing

he/she/it has been congaing

we have been congaing

they have been congaing