ritmo
nounCEFR B2
What does “ritmo” mean in English?
pace, rhythm — the speed at which something happens; a regular beat
pace, rhythm — the speed at which something happens; a regular beat (a buen ritmo; ritmo cardíaco)
Example sentences
El ritmo de adopción de la inteligencia artificial varía enormemente según el sector y el tamaño de la empresa.
The rate of adoption of artificial intelligence varies enormously depending on sector and company size.
El médico le recomendó reducir el ritmo de trabajo y dedicar más tiempo al descanso.
The doctor recommended reducing his work pace and dedicating more time to rest.
La banda tocó con un ritmo contagioso que hizo que todo el público se pusiera a bailar.
The band played with a contagious rhythm that had the whole audience dancing.
How to use it
El ritmo (noun, masculine) means 'rhythm', 'pace', or 'rate' — the speed or regularity of movement, activity, or events. Key collocations: a buen ritmo (at a good pace); ritmo cardíaco (heart rate); ritmo de adopción/crecimiento; seguir el ritmo; a ese ritmo (at that rate). Distinguish from velocidad (speed — raw measure) and cadencia (cadence — musical or rhetorical). Ritmo de vida (pace/rhythm of life) is a very common B2 compound.
Common mistake
Ritmo (pace/rhythm) ≠ velocidad (speed in absolute terms). A buen ritmo = at a good pace; a ese ritmo = at that rate (often ominous: a ese ritmo, no terminaremos nunca). Ritmo cardíaco = heart rate. Llevar el ritmo (to keep the beat/rhythm) is a musical collocation.