noun
General Slang
tumbao
toom-BAH-oh · noun · informal
Groove, swagger, rhythmic vibe (PR)
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Definitions
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A cool rhythmic groove or the swagger someone carries — a walk or vibe with natural flow.
“Ese muchacho camina con un tumbao bien sabroso.”
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tumbao In A Sentence
Ese muchacho camina con un tumbao bien sabroso.
Origin & Usage
Caribbean Spanish; from music/percussion 'tumbao'.
Variants
tumbado
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What does tumbao mean?
It means a cool rhythmic groove or the natural swagger someone carries in their walk or vibe.
Where does tumbao come from?
It comes from Caribbean music and percussion, where 'tumbao' is a rhythmic bass or conga pattern.
How do you use tumbao?
You describe someone's smooth flow, as in 'camina con un tumbao' — 'he walks with real swagger.'
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