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Rumba
01
a slow, sensual Latin dance with hip movements, originating in Cuba
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
rumbas
What is "rumba"?
Rumba is a traditional Cuban dance known for its slow, rhythmic movements and sensual style. It involves smooth, flowing steps with a strong emphasis on hip movement and body coordination. The dance is typically performed in pairs, with partners engaging in close, intimate movements. Rumba is accompanied by Afro-Cuban music with a steady, catchy rhythm, and it is celebrated for its expressive and graceful character.
Examples
They danced a romantic rumba at the competition.
02
syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba
to rumba
01
dance the rhumba
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
rumba
3rd person singular
rumbas
Present participle
rumbaing
Past simple
rumbaed
Past participle
rumbaed
