Poesía (en. Poetry)

/poˈesi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Literary composition that seeks to express beauty through words.
Neruda's poetry is recognized worldwide.
La poesía de Neruda es reconocida mundialmente.
The art of creating verses and stanzas with rhythm and meter.
Writing poetry requires sensitivity and creativity.
Escribir poesía requiere sensibilidad y creatividad.
Feeling or emotion expressed in a lyrical form.
Poetry can convey deep emotions.
La poesía puede transmitir profundas emociones.

Etymology

From Latin 'poesía', derived from Greek 'ποιητική' (poietiké), which means 'creative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poetry in motion
Poetry expressed through dance or visual art.
poesía en movimiento
to be a poet
To have the ability to write poetry or consider poetry as a way of life.
ser poeta
visual poetry
Art that uses images to express poetic ideas.
poesía visual

Related Words

poem
Poetic composition that may be formed by stanzas.
poem
verse
Each of the lines that make up a poem.
verso
stanza
Set of verses that form a unit within the poem.
estrofa

Slang Meanings

Creative or improvised writing.
Today I wrote a poem spontaneously in the café.
Hoy escribí una poesía de forma improvisada en la cafetería.
Expression of feelings in an intense manner.
His speech was pure poetry, it moved everyone.
Su discurso era pura poesía, emocionó a todos.