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jota

[ hoh-tuh; Spanish haw-tah ]

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noun

plural jotas

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

jota

/ ˈ��ɔ�ٲ� /

noun

a Spanish dance with castanets in fast triple time, usually to a guitar and voice accompaniment

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of jota¹

1840–50; < Spanish, probably Old Spanish sota dance, derivative of sotar to dance < Latin ��

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of jota¹

Spanish, probably modification of Old Spanish sota, from sotar to dance, from Latin ��

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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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Liverpool then recycled the play and Diaz's cute backheel was finished off by Jota to spark wild scenes inside Anfield.

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Footballers Diogo Jota and Beto, who play for Liverpool and Everton respectively, sent surprise messages of encouragement via the BBC to Sergio - who settled in the UK after moving from Portugal.

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Jota told Sergio: "Hello Sergio, I just heard you were about to run the London Marathon for an amazing cause. We are all with you here at Liverpool, so go on and do your best!"

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