ao baile

to the dance

→ ao
phrase Rare #27,022
to the dance Often refers to a formal or school dance, such as a prom.
PO: Vamos ao baile juntos?
EN: Shall we go to the dance together?

"Quer ir comigo ao baile?""Sinto muito, mas não dá."

“Would you like to go to the ball with me?” “I’m sorry, but I can’t.”

Tom sabia com quem Mary queria ir ao baile.

Tom knew who Mary wanted to go to the dance with.

Eu gostaria de ir ao baile, mas tenho de estudar alemão.

I would like to go to the dance, but I have to study German.

Com quem o Tom quer ir ao baile?

Who does Tom want to go to the dance with?

Tudo começou quando Carlos Paiva a levou ao baile de Jacas.

It all started when Carlos Paiva took her to the Jacas ball.

— Vale Abraão (1993)

Tom não foi ao baile.

Tom didn't go to the dance.

Vão ao baile?

Are you going to the dance?

— Uma Batalha Após a Outra (2025)

Eu sabia que o Tom não iria ao baile com a Mary.

I knew Tom wouldn't go to the dance with Mary.