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latido means heartbeat — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 25, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

latido

noun • /[la-TEE-do]/

heartbeat

Example:

Un latido marcó su presencia.

A heartbeat marked her presence.

🧠 What does latido mean?

A 'latido' is the pulsation or beat of the heart, the sound and movement it makes as it pumps blood. It is derived from the verb 'latir', which means 'to beat'. Beyond its literal, medical meaning, 'latido' is often used figuratively or poetically to describe the rhythmic pulse or essential vitality of something, such as the 'latido' of a city or a piece of music.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico escuchó el latido del corazón del bebé con un estetoscopio.
    The doctor listened to the baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope.
  • Sentí un latido fuerte en el pecho cuando me dio la sorpresa.
    I felt a strong heartbeat in my chest when he gave me the surprise.
  • Por la noche, se puede sentir el latido vibrante de la gran ciudad.
    At night, you can feel the vibrant heartbeat of the big city.
  • Tras el susto, sus latidos volvieron lentamente a la normalidad.
    After the scare, his heartbeats slowly returned to normal.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'latido' comes from the verb 'latir' (to beat). While 'latir' primarily refers to the heart, it can also be used poetically to describe a deep, underlying feeling or presence, such as in the phrase 'En su obra late una profunda tristeza' (A deep sadness beats within his work).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "latido"

Synonyms: pulsación, palpitación, pulso
Opposites: silencio, calma, quietud

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'heartbeat' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'heartbeat' in Spanish is 'latido'. To be more specific, one can say 'latido del corazón'.
How do you pronounce 'latido' in Spanish?
The word 'latido' is pronounced la-TEE-doh. The stress falls on the second syllable, 'ti'.
How do you use 'latido' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'Después de correr, podía sentir cada latido de mi corazón.' (After running, I could feel every beat of my heart.)
What is the English translation of 'latido'?
The English translation of 'latido' is 'heartbeat' or 'beat'.
Does 'latido' change for gender or number?
'Latido' is a masculine noun. Its plural form is 'latidos'. For example, 'un latido' (one heartbeat) and 'varios latidos' (several heartbeats).
Is 'latido' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'latido' is a common word used in both medical and everyday contexts, especially when talking about health, exercise, or emotions like fear and excitement.
Does 'latido' have slang or double meanings?
'Latido' does not typically have slang or double meanings. Its use is quite standard, referring literally to the pulsation of the heart or figuratively to the rhythm or pulse of something, like a city or a song.
Is 'latido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'latido' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America with the same meaning. There are no significant regional variations in its usage.

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