Usage Note
Kotilyon is a formal dance performed at debut celebrations — the Filipino 18th birthday party tradition. It typically features 18 paired dancers performing choreographed routines and is a central, extensively rehearsed element of the debutante's program.
Examples
" Maganda ang kotilyon sa debut. "
Natural Translation
The cotillion at the debut was lovely.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the cotillion at-the debut.
" Sinanay namin ang kotilyon ng dalawang buwan bago ang debut. "
Natural Translation
We practiced the cotillion for two months before the debut.
Literal Translation
Practiced we the cotillion for two months before the debut.
" Kahit pagod na ang mga kabataang lalaki, paulit-ulit nilang sinanay ang kotilyon hanggang maging tama ang bawat hakbang. "
Natural Translation
Even though the young men were already tired, they practiced the cotillion over and over until every step was correct.
Literal Translation
Even tired already the young men, repeatedly they practiced the cotillion until become correct the each step.
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