Latía (en. Beat)

/laˈtia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Rhythmic and pulsating movement performed by the heart.
His heartbeat was strong when he got excited.
Su latía era fuerte cuando se emocionó.
Sound produced by the heart when it beats.
The doctor listened to the heartbeat during the check-up.
El médico escuchó el latía durante la consulta.

Etymology

From Latin 'latire', which means 'to throb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to the rhythm of the heartbeat
followed by the heartbeat, at a constant rhythm.
al ritmo del latía
heartbeat in the chest
feeling of nervousness or excitement.
latía en el pecho

Related Words

throb
Rhythmic pounding movement of the heart.
latido
palpitation
Acceleration of the heart rate.
palpitación

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or nervous.
Today I have a date and my heart was beating with nerves.
Hoy tengo una cita y me latía el corazón de nervios.
To feel intense love or attraction.
When I saw her, my heart was beating faster.
Cuando la vi, me latía el corazón más rápido.