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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A romantic Dominican music genre with guitar, bongo, and güira that conquers hearts around the world. It's the perfect music for dancing close, declaring love, and feeling the lyrics in your soul.

Examples

We danced bachata at the party and it was magical.

Romeo Santos is the king of bachata.

Regional synonyms

Mexican expression for saying you're still grinding and pushing through hardships without giving up. It captures the resilience of everyday people who keep going no matter what.