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ritmo
/ˈrit.mo/
rhythm
Il ritmo della musica mi fa venire voglia di ballare.
The rhythm of the music makes me want to dance.
general
A regular repeated pattern of sounds, movements, or events.
Il ritmo cardiaco è fondamentale per la salute.
The heartbeat rhythm is fundamental for health.
Ha un ritmo molto veloce nel parlare.
He speaks at a very fast rhythm.
In music, 'ritmo' refers to the beat or time signature. In dance, it describes the timing of movements.
general
A consistent pattern or pace in a process or activity.
Mantieni un ritmo costante nello studio per ottenere risultati migliori.
Keep a steady rhythm in studying to achieve better results.
Often used metaphorically in work, exercise, or daily routines.
Collocations
ritmo cardiacoheart rateritmo musicalemusical rhythmritmo di lavorowork paceperdere il ritmoto lose rhythmseguire il ritmoto keep up with the rhythm
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Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid translating 'ritmo' as 'rhythm' in all contexts. In Italian, 'ritmo' can also mean 'pace' (e.g., 'ritmo di lavoro' = work pace).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always check whether 'ritmo' refers to music, heartbeat, or a general pace. The context will guide the correct translation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'rhythmus', which comes from Greek 'rhythmos' (ῥυθμός), meaning 'measured flow' or 'symmetry'. The word entered Italian through Latin and has been used since the 14th century.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'ritmo' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. It can describe physical rhythms (like heartbeat or music) or abstract ones (like work pace or lifestyle).
Word Breakdown
ritm-
from Greek 'rhythmos' (measured flow)
root-o
masculine singular noun ending
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese