Spanish Conversation · Level 143
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Spanish word
rítmico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈritmiko/
Meaning
- adjectiverhythmic
Example
La canción es rítmica y muy pegadiza.
The song is rhythmic and very catchy.
More examples
En la clase de zumba hicimos movimientos rítmicos.
In the Zumba class we did rhythmic movements.
Core concept
A steady drumbeat.
Common phrases
movimiento rítmico
rhythmic movement
patrón rítmico
rhythmic pattern
Similar words
bailable: Clear, driving beat that invites dancing.
melódico: Smooth, easy-to-follow melody.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra un ritmo definido en el sonido o el movimiento, perceptible por repeticiones regulares de acentos.
Word origin
From Spanish ritmo, ultimately from Latin rhythmus and Greek rhythmos, with the adjective suffix -ico added to mean 'having rhythm'.
Usage tips
- The written accent on í is mandatory because stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable, and the accent remains when forming the adverb rítmicamente.