Estrofas (en. Stanzas)

/estrofas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structural unit of a poem, composed of a specific number of verses.
The first stanza of the poem is very emotional.
La primera estrofa del poema es muy emotiva.
Fragment of a song that is repeated in the chorus.
The stanza of that song is very catchy.
La estrofa de esa canción es muy pegajosa.
Each of the sections into which the lyrics of a song are divided.
The artist presented a new stanza on his latest album.
El artista presentó una nueva estrofa en su último álbum.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'strophā', which means 'flight' or 'section'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening stanza
The first section of a poem that establishes the theme.
estrofa inicial
sing the stanza
Interpret the part of a song that corresponds to the verses.
cantar la estrofa
change stanza
Move from one section to another within a poetic or musical work.
cambiar de estrofa

Related Words

verse
Line of a poem, which is part of a stanza.
verso
rhyme
Repetition of sounds at the end of the verses.
rima
poetry
Art of expressing thoughts and emotions through words.
poesía

Slang Meanings

Refers to a part of a popular song.
That stanza is the one everyone sings at the party.
Esa estrofa es la que todos cantan en la fiesta.
To reference a written text that resonates emotionally.
That stanza touches my heart.
Esa estrofa me llega al corazón.