jaleo Syllabification: (ja·le·o)Pronunciation: /häˈlā-ō/Definition of jaleo noun (plural jaleos) a lively dance of Andalusian origin, or the music or handclapping that accompanies it. a fast instrumental chorus in merengue music. Origin: mid 19th century: Spanish, literally 'halloo'jaleo in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of jaleo in the British & World English dictionary
