Estrofa (en. Stanza)
/esˈtɾofa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of verses grouped together in a poem.
The first stanza of the poem is very moving.
La primera estrofa del poema es muy conmovedora.
Part of the song that repeats after the chorus.
In each song, the stanza has a different rhythm.
En cada canción, la estrofa tiene un ritmo diferente.
A poetic structure that can have various forms and rhymes.
The stanzas of the sonnet are very specific in their number of verses.
Las estrofas del soneto son muy específicas en su número de versos.
Etymology
From the Greek 'strophē', meaning a turn or twist.
Common Phrases and Expressions
opening stanza
The first part of a poem or song.
estrofa inicial
final stanza
The last part of a poem or song.
estrofa final
closing stanza
Part that concludes a poetic work.
estrofa de cierre
Related Words
poem
Literary composition in verse.
poema
verse
Each of the lines that make up a poem.
verso
rhyme
Repetition of sounds at the end of the verses.
rima
Slang Meanings
Informal use of 'stanza' to refer to any part of a song.
That stanza hits hard in the chorus.
Esa estrofa pega mucho en el estribillo.
To refer to a very emotional poetic part.
That stanza touched my heart.
Esa estrofa me llegó al corazón.