This is the 993rd most frequent Italian word.
ballo
"Ballo" in Italian means "dance" in English.
Here, 'ballo' is a noun referring to a formal or social event involving dancing.
Mi piace andare al ballo scolastico.
I like going to the school dance.
In this sentence, 'ballo' is used to refer to a specific style or genre of dance.
Il mio ballo preferito è il tango.
My favorite dance is tango.
Here, 'ballo' indicates the general concept of dancing as an art or activity.