Usage Note
Calypso in Spanish refers to the Caribbean musical genre of the same name, originating in Trinidad and spread throughout the Caribbean. It is used as both a music genre and informally for the rhythmic style associated with it. As a borrowed word, it is invariable in plural (los calypsos) or sometimes left undeclined in informal use.
Examples
"El calypso es un ritmo caribeño alegre."
Natural Translation
Calypso is a joyful Caribbean rhythm.
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