heartbeat
BrE /ˈhɑːt.bɪət/ AmE /ˈhɑːrt.bɪr.t/
noun en → es
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
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Her heartbeat quickened when she saw him.
Su corazón latió más rápido cuando lo vio.
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
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The local market is the heartbeat of this community.
El mercado local es el corazón de esta comunidad.