Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
ritmo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈritmo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrhythm
Example
La canción tiene un buen ritmo.
The song has a good rhythm.
More examples
El bailarín marca el ritmo con los pies.
The dancer sets the rhythm with his feet.
Core concept
Regular pattern of beats and silences.
Common phrases
seguir el ritmo
follow the rhythm
marcar el ritmo
set the rhythm
Similar words
tempo: Gives the actual playing speed in music or the tempo of an action.
paso: Marks a single step or unit of movement that sets the pacing.
velocidad: Measures speed as an amount, how rapidly something takes place.
cadencia: Creates the steady intonation and emphasis that shape phrasing.
Definition in Spanish
Organización regular de acentos, silencios y movimientos que crea una pauta temporal aplicable a la música, al habla y a actividades cotidianas.
Word origin
Spanish ritmo comes from Greek rhythmos via Latin rhythmus meaning 'ordered flow', and it names periodic arrangements of accents, silences, and movements.
Usage tips
- In conversation ritmo often means a speaker's pace or phrasing, so 'seguir el ritmo' sounds natural when matching someone's timing.