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Cumbia

KOOM-bee-ah

/ˈkuːmbiə/

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cumbia

Dictionary meaning

A musical rhythm and folk dance from Colombia, one of the most popular genres in Latin America.

History and origin

Colombian Spanish

Common mispronunciations

KUM-bee-uh

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