The Tango Dictionary Letter D

D

Dedo
Toe or finger.

Derecha (f)
Right (the opposite of left).

Derecho
Erect, straight. See Postura.

Despacio
Slowly

Desplazamiento
Displacement: Displacing the partner’s leg or foot using one’s own leg or foot. See Sacada.

Día (m)
Day

Dibujo (m)
Drawing; sketch: A dibujo is done by drawing circles or other small movements on the floor with one’s toe.
Also, to trace your partner's foot. See Firulete, Lapiz, and Rulo.

Doble Tiemp
Double time.