el ritmo
the rhythm
Example Sentence
Sigue el ritmo con las palmas, despacio.
Follow the rhythm with your hands, slowly.
Meaning
El ritmo means the beat or rhythm you follow in music or movement. It can also describe the pace of something.
Common Phrases
- seguir el ritmo — to follow the rhythm
- marcar el ritmo — to keep the beat
Example
No puedo seguir el ritmo tan rapido.
I cannot follow the rhythm that fast.
Common Mistake
Mixing it up with melody: say el ritmo for beat, not la melodia when you mean the beat.