latido

🧠 What does latido mean?

A 'latido' is the movement or sound produced by the contraction of the heart as it pumps blood. It is the direct Spanish equivalent of 'heartbeat' or 'beat' in a cardiac context. The term is derived from the verb 'latir', which means 'to beat'. While primarily used in medical and biological contexts, 'latido' can also be used figuratively to refer to the vital pulse or rhythm of a place or concept, such as 'el latido de la ciudad' (the heartbeat of the city).

📚 Extra examples

• El médico escuchó el latido del corazón del paciente con un estetoscopio.
  The doctor listened to the patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.
• Sentí un latido fuerte en el pecho justo antes de dar el discurso.
  I felt a strong heartbeat in my chest right before giving the speech.
• Los latidos del feto eran regulares y constantes durante la ecografía.
  The fetus's heartbeats were regular and constant during the ultrasound.
• Una frecuencia cardíaca normal en reposo tiene entre 60 y 100 latidos por minuto.
  A normal resting heart rate has between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
• En el silencio de la noche, se puede sentir el latido de la naturaleza.
  In the silence of the night, you can feel the heartbeat of nature.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "latido"

Synonyms: pulsación, palpitación

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