reggaeton

American  

[reg-ey-tohn] / ˌrɛg eɪˈtoʊn /

Or reggaetón

noun

1. a type of contemporary popular music, originating in the housing projects of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and other urban centers of poverty in Latin America, characterized by rap lyrics in Spanish and a vigorous percussive beat that rises and falls.

   mainstream artists embracing reggaeton.

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reggaeton British  

/ ˌrɛɡeɪˈtɒn /

noun

1. a type of Puerto Rican popular music that combines reggae rhythms with hip-hop influences and includes rapping in Spanish

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Etymology

Origin of reggaeton

First recorded in 2000–05; from Spanish, equivalent to reggae ( def. ) + -tón (as in maratón “marathon”); -athon ( def. )

Example Sentences

The cherry on top for Sunday will be reggaeton star Karol G, the first Latina to headline the festival.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Another one of his most significant contributions, and a triumph of reggaeton, is the affirmation of Puerto Rican Spanish.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The reggaeton singer sifted through scores of invitations before landing on the lucky couple.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The NFL is expanding its footprint to host games in Mexico and Brazil, two countries where reggaeton, salsa and other música urbana styles dominate.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Instead I’m locked in a small room that smells like chorizo and stale popcorn while my archenemy continues to brainwash the community with reggaeton and free sunscreen.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya