rumba

• Sustantivo que designa un estilo musical sincopado en compás binario y un baile popular originario de Cuba, con influencias españolas y africanas, caracterizado por movimientos dinámicos y un juego de pies complejo; posteriormente se convirtió también en un baile de salón.

A noun referring to a syncopated musical style in duple time, as well as a folk dance originating in Cuba with Spanish and African influences, characterized by complex footwork and dynamic movement, which later evolved into a ballroom dance.

1. Music genreB2formalart

   A syncopated style of music in duple time, originally from Cuba, used for dancing the rumba.

   Rumba (género musical)

   • The band played a lively rumba that got everyone on the dance floor.
   • She loves listening to traditional Cuban rumba music.
   • The rhythm of the rumba is infectious and energetic.

   Sinónimosrhumba

2. Cuban folk danceB2formalart

   A folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba, blending Spanish and African elements, characterized by complex footwork and energetic movements.

   rumba cubana

   • The dancers performed a traditional rumba with intricate steps.
   • Rumba is known for its passionate and dramatic style.
   • Learning the rumba requires practice and coordination.

3. B2formalart

   A ballroom dance derived from the Cuban folk dance, adapted for social dancing.

   Rumba (baile de salón)

   • They won the competition with their flawless rumba routine.
   • The rumba is a popular dance in ballroom competitions.
   • He took lessons to master the slow and sensual rumba.

   Sinónimosrhumba

• Verbo que denota la acción de bailar rumba, un ritmo y baile latinoamericano, o moverse de manera similar a este estilo.

A verb used to indicate the act of dancing the rumba, a rhythmic Latin American dance, or moving in a similar style.

1. Dance the RumbaB2formal

   To perform the rumba, a lively and rhythmic dance of Cuban origin, characterized by hip movements and a syncopated beat.

   Bailar la rumba

   • They rumbaed across the dance floor with grace and energy.
   • She learned to rumba during her trip to Cuba.
   • The couple rumbaed all night at the festival.