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Definition of bachata

bachata

/bəˈtʃɑːtə/
ba · cha · ta
Plural:bachatas
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• noun

1

A genre of popular Latin American music that originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century, characterized by romantic or melancholic lyrics, syncopated percussion, and intricate arpeggiated guitar melodies.

Example

"The band played a slow, romantic bachata that drew dozens of couples onto the dance floor."

2

A sensual partner dance from the Dominican Republic performed to this music, featuring a four-beat side-to-side step pattern punctuated by a rhythmic hip tap on the fourth beat.

Example

"She signed up for evening lessons to learn salsa and bachata before her trip to Santo Domingo."

• Rhymes for bachata

• Nearby Words

bacalhau
baccalaureate
bach
bachata
bachelor
bachelor button
bachelor's button

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Dominican and Cuban Spanish bachata, originally meaning a boisterous rural party, social gathering, or spree, possibly of West African origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bachata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bachata
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