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ritmo

rhythm

noun REET-moh Less Common

Origin: from Greek rhythmós

Also means

pace

Usage Note

Ritmo is both musical rhythm and the general pace of life or work, as in un ritmo frenetico. The plural is ritmi, and a ritmo di means 'to the beat of'.

Examples

"La canzone ha un ritmo veloce."

Natural Translation

The song has a fast rhythm.

Literal Translation

The song has a rhythm fast.

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