Meaning of the word rumba in English
What does rumba mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rumba
US /ˈrʌm.bə/
UK /ˈrʌm.bə/
Noun
a rhythmic dance with Spanish and African elements, originating in Cuba, characterized by a swaying of the hips and a shuffling of the feet.
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They danced the rumba with passion and grace.
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The band played a lively rumba tune.
Verb
dance the rumba.
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They learned to rumba at the dance studio.
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Let's rumba all night long!