Coplas (en. Couplets)

ˈko.plas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A poetic composition of popular origin that usually contains four verses of minor art.

The coplas by this author are very emotional.

Las coplas de este autor son muy emotivas.

A style of poetry used in traditional songs.

Andalusian coplas are very characteristic of Spanish culture.

Las coplas andaluzas son muy características de la cultura española.

Popular poetry that is transmitted orally and expresses everyday life.

During the festival, everyone sang coplas and ballads.

Durante la fiesta, todos cantaban coplas y corridos.

The word 'copla' comes from the Latin 'copula', which means 'partner' or 'link'.

love coplas

Verses that express romantic feelings.

coplas de amor

popular coplas

Compositions that are part of a people's folklore.

coplas populares

to sing coplas

The act of interpreting these poetic compositions.

cantar coplas

verse

Each line of a poem.

verso

stanza

A set of verses that form a unit within a poem.

estrofa

song

A musical composition that can include coplas.

canción

To sing or recite coplas in a festive context.

At the party, everyone started making coplas.

En la fiesta, todos se pusieron a hacer coplas.

To refer to common situations humorously in the form of coplas.

When a gossip is told, it is often done in the form of coplas.

Cuando se cuenta un chisme, suele ser en forma de coplas.