Moderado
Example: El ritmo de la música era moderado y agradable para bailar.
Definition
"Moderado" describes a pace, amount, or intensity that is neither too fast nor too slow, too much nor too little. It implies a balanced, reasonable, or controlled state, such as a moderate rhythm in music that is pleasant and easy to dance to.
Etymology
The word "moderado" comes from the Latin 'moderatus,' the past participle of 'moderare,' meaning to regulate or control. This root reflects the idea of keeping things within reasonable limits. Did you know? The English word 'moderate' shares the same Latin origin, highlighting a common linguistic heritage.
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"Moderado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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