jota

[hoh-tuh, haw-tah]

noun

plural

jotas 

1. a Spanish dance in triple meter, performed by a couple and marked by complex rhythms executed with the heels and castanets.

2. the music for this dance.

jota

/ ˈxɔta /

noun

1. a Spanish dance with castanets in fast triple time, usually to a guitar and voice accompaniment

Word History and Origins

Origin of jota¹

1840–50; < Spanish, probably Old Spanish sota dance, derivative of sotar to dance < Latin saltāre

Word History and Origins

Origin of jota¹

Spanish, probably modification of Old Spanish sota, from sotar to dance, from Latin saltāre

Example Sentences

He has credit in the bank following his Premier League title-winning debut season, while there has been reflection at Anfield that it was a difficult summer of the club with Diogo Jota's death and the £400m investment attempting to regenerate the squad.

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There is also sympathy for Slot after a tumultuous summer that saw the exits of key players including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz, an influx of new signings and the death of Portugal attacker Diogo Jota.

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Is it down to what has happened with Jota?

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The impact of Portugal forward Diogo Jota's passing in July cannot be ignored.

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The forward was involved in an unfortunate incident earlier in the day at Real Madrid's annual general meeting, when the club displayed his photograph by accident in a tribute to former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who both died in a car crash in July.

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