reggaeton

noun

reg·​gae·​ton ˌre-gā-ˈtōn How to pronounce reggaeton (audio)
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: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms

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Fans of salsa, bachata and reggaeton music can dance the night away aboard the Sabor on the Bay. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025 Others want tattoos of catchphrases made popular by Latin-American performers, such as Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Anuel’s Real hasta la muerte — Real until death. Gustavo Ocando Alex, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025 What reggaeton artists that inspire you have supported your project? Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025 Still, the music stood out as the best of the night: an blend of reggaeton, salsa, dancehall, and current rap hits. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reggaeton

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reggaeton was in 2002

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“Reggaeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggaeton. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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