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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

A fermented corn drink with centuries of history in the Andes, one of the most important cultural symbols of the region. Chicha is not just a beverage: it has been offered at rituals, harvests, and festivals for thousands of years across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia, and its recipe varies by region and occasion.