Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reggaeton
Noun
/ˌrɛɡ.eɪˈtoʊn/
Definition
A genre of music that originated in Puerto Rico during the late 1990s. It combines Latin rhythms, reggae, and hip hop elements.
Examples
- She loves dancing to reggaeton at the club.
- The reggaeton artist released a new album that topped the charts.
- They played reggaeton music all night during the fiesta.
Meaning
Reggaeton is characterized by its catchy beat and often features lyrics in Spanish, dealing with various topics, including love, partying, and social issues.
Synonyms
- Urban Latin
- Latin hip hop
- Spanish reggae
