ritmiko
rítmiko with stress marks
rhythmic
Usage Note
Ritmiko is a Spanish loanword used primarily in music, dance, and arts education to describe movement or sound that follows a regular beat. It is most often heard in formal or academic settings rather than casual conversation.
Examples
" Ritmiko ang tugtog. "
Natural Translation
The music is rhythmic.
Literal Translation
Rhythmic the music.
" Ang kanyang sayaw ay napaka ritmiko. "
Natural Translation
His/Her dance is very rhythmic.
Literal Translation
The his/her dance is very rhythmic.
" Kahit hindi pa siya marunong sumayaw, napakahusay niyang sumunod sa ritmiko at pabago-bagong galaw ng kanyang mga kasama. "
Natural Translation
Even though she doesn't know how to dance yet, she follows the rhythmic and ever-changing movements of her companions very well.
Literal Translation
Even not yet she able dance, very-good she follow to rhythmic and changing movement of her companions.
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