Literatura (en. Literature)

/litesɾaˈtuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of written works that belong to an artistic and cultural realm.
Spanish literature includes works from the Golden Age to the present.
La literatura española incluye obras desde el Siglo de Oro hasta la actualidad.
The study of the various forms of written expression.
He studied literature at university.
Estudió literatura en la universidad.
Literary production of an author or an era.
The literature of the twentieth century is marked by experimentation.
La literatura del siglo XX está marcada por la experimentación.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'literatura', which means 'the art of reading and writing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

universal literature
A set of literary works recognized worldwide.
literatura universal
classics of literature
Works that are considered fundamental in the literary field.
clásicos de la literatura
children's literature
Works of literature aimed at a children's audience.
literatura infantil

Related Words

novel
Literary work that tells a fictional story in prose.
novela
poetry
Artistic expression through verses and rhythm.
poesía
essay
Text in which reflection on a specific topic takes place.
ensayo

Slang Meanings

Lit
That book is really 'lit', it hooked me from the first page.
Ese libro es muy 'lit', me atrapó desde la primera página.
Poetry
That lyric is pure 'poetry', it really moved me.
Esa letra es pura 'poesía', realmente me emocionó.