heartbeat

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BrE /ˈhɑːt.bɪət/ AmE /ˈhɑːrt.bɪr.t/

noun en → es

1 PHYSIOLOGY [uncountable] B1

the regular beating of the heart; a single beat or pulse of the heart

latido del corazón, pulso

  • have a strong/weak heartbeat

Collocations heart rate · pulse rate

  • Her heartbeat quickened when she saw him.

    Su corazón latió más rápido cuando lo vio.

2 METAPHOR [countable] B2

a symbol of life or vitality; something that is central to a person, organization, etc.

centro, núcleo, corazón

  • be the heartbeat of something

Collocations the heartbeat of a community · the heart and soul of an organization

  • The local market is the heartbeat of this community.

    El mercado local es el corazón de esta comunidad.