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- [hoh-tuh; Spanish haw-tah]
- /ˈhoʊ tə; Spanish ˈhɔ tɑ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hoh-tuh; Spanish haw-tah]
- /ˈhoʊ tə; Spanish ˈhɔ tɑ/
Definitions of jota word
- noun plural jota a Spanish dance in triple meter, performed by a couple and marked by complex rhythms executed with the heels and castanets. 1
- noun plural jota the music for this dance. 1
- noun jota A folk dance from northern Spain, danced in couples in fast triple time. 1
- noun jota a Spanish dance with castanets in fast triple time, usually to a guitar and voice accompaniment 0
- noun jota a Spanish dance in 3/4 time performed by a man and woman to the rhythm of castanets 0
- noun jota A traditional popular dance of the Iberian peninsula with regional variations. 0
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Origin of jota
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Spanish, probably Old Spanish sota dance, derivative of sotar to dance < Latin saltāre
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Parts of speech for Jota
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jota popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jota usage trend in Literature
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- what is jota in spanish?