Ritmo (en. Rhythm)

/ˈritmo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Movement or cadence in music.
The rhythm of the song is very catchy.
El ritmo de la canción es muy pegajoso.
Alternation of events or actions over time.
The work rhythm in the office has been intense this week.
El ritmo de trabajo en la oficina ha sido intenso esta semana.
Metric in poetry that defines the structure of verses.
The rhythm of the poem gives musicality to the text.
El ritmo del poema le da musicalidad al texto.

Etymology

From Latin 'rhythmus', and this from Greek 'rhythmos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lose the rhythm
To stop following a regular sequence or style.
perder el ritmo
pillar of rhythm
Fundamental element that supports the flow of an action or music.
pilar del ritmo
feel the rhythm
To be in tune with the movement or music.
sentir el ritmo

Related Words

rhythmical
That has rhythm.
ritmical
rhythmicity
Quality of that which has rhythm.
ritmicidad
meter
Unit of measure in music that determines the rhythm.
compás

Slang Meanings

Style or way of doing something with energy and passion.
When we dance, we enter a rhythm that fills us with life.
Cuando bailamos, entramos en un ritmo que nos llena de vida.
Way of living or managing ourselves in social situations.
At the party, everyone was in their own rhythm.
En la fiesta, todos estaban en su propio ritmo.