Rumba (en. Rumba)

/ˈrumbə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dance with a lively rhythm, usually involving pairs dancing.
People in the plaza started to rumba under the bright moon.
Ang mga tao sa plaza ay nagsimula ng rumba sa ilalim ng maliwanag na buwan.
A genre of music that originated in Cuba, characterized by its sweet rhythm and joy.
We were listening to rumba while dancing in the living room.
Nakikinig kami ng rumba habang nagkakasayawan sa sala.
A lively spirit expressed through body movements and music.
The rumba brings life to our celebrations.
Ang rumba ay nagbibigay buhay sa ating mga pagdiriwang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dancing rumba
Participating in a lively rumba dance.
Nagsasayaw ng rumba

Related Words

salsa
A lively dance and music that originated in Latin America and shares similar elements with rumba.
salsa

Slang Meanings

To move happily or like a party.
I hope there's lots of food and fun at our party later!
Sana'y maraming pagkain at saya sa ating rumba mamaya!
To go on a date or have fun.
That night, we had so much fun hanging out in the town!
Yung gabi na yun, ang dami naming rumba sa bayan!
To look messy or festive.
Your house looks like a party, it's so messy!
Ang rumba ng bahay niyo, parang fiesta!