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jota

[ hoh-tuh; Spanish haw-tah ]

noun

plural jotas
  1. a Spanish dance in triple meter, performed by a couple and marked by complex rhythms executed with the heels and castanets.
  2. the music for this dance.


jota

/ ˈɔٲ /

noun

  1. a Spanish dance with castanets in fast triple time, usually to a guitar and voice accompaniment
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jota1

1840–50; < Spanish, probably Old Spanish sota dance, derivative of sotar to dance < Latin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jota1

Spanish, probably modification of Old Spanish sota, from sotar to dance, from Latin
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I look back at the first game under Slot, at Ipswich last August, when Alexander-Arnold plays that ball behind the defence for Salah to run on to and set up Diogo Jota.

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And in the 18th minute, Salah responded with a beautifully played pass with the outside of his left boot, which was cleverly left by Diogo Jota to allow Diaz to slot home.

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After all five goals, Slot spoke to various players in his team - such as Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota - to issue instructions.

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Liverpool, though, edged closer to the Premier League title courtesy of Diogo Jota's winning goal - a strike itself not without controversy with Everton claiming for an offside in the build-up.

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There were also question marks over whether Jota's well-taken goal should have stood.

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