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"Cadencia" is a noun which is often translated as "rhythm", and "ritmo" is a noun which is also often translated as "rhythm". Learn more about the difference between "cadencia" and "ritmo" below.
la cadencia(
kah
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dehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (pace)
a. rhythm
La cadencia de esa música me hace querer bailar.The rhythm of that music makes me feel like dancing.
b. cadence
La cadencia de la voz de la locutora es tan lenta que la emisora ha recibido quejas del público.The cadence of the presenter's voice is so slow that the audience has complained to the station.
2. (music)
3. (frequency)
a. rate
La fábrica de quesos tiene una cadencia de producción de 500 kilos de queso diarios.The cheese factory has a production rate of 500 kilos of cheese per day.
el ritmo(
rreet
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (cadence)
2. (speed)
a. pace
Para ganar la carrera, hay que establecer un ritmo rápido y mantenerlo.To win the race, you must establish a brisk pace and sustain it.
a. rhythm
Según el ritmo usual de las estaciones, debería ser la primavera ya.According to the usual rhythm of the seasons, it should be spring by now.
