Poeta (en. Poet)

/poˈeta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition_text: Writer who creates works in verse or poetry.
Example_sentence: The poet Pablo Neruda is known worldwide.
El poeta Pablo Neruda es conocido mundialmente.
Definition_text: Person who uses poetic language in their expression.
Example_sentence: She is a poet who encapsulates her emotions in her verses.
Ella es una poeta que plasma sus emociones en sus versos.
Definition_text: Author of a poem or a collection of poems.
Example_sentence: The book is dedicated to the poet who inspired an entire generation.
El libro está dedicado al poeta que inspiró a toda una generación.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'poeta', which means 'creator' or 'composer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: poet in the shadows
Meaning: A person who creates poetry but is not publicly recognized.
poeta en la sombra
Phrase: soul of a poet
Meaning: Expression that denotes sensitivity and romanticism.
alma de poeta
Phrase: poet of life
Meaning: Someone who finds poetry in the everyday.
poeta de la vida

Related Words

Related_word: poetry
Description: The art of expressing feelings and thoughts through verses.
poesía
Related_word: verse
Description: Each of the lines of a poem.
verso
Related_word: rhyme
Description: Repetition of sounds at the end of the verses.
rima

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Someone who is excessively romantic or idealistic.
Example: Don't be such a poet, life is not just dreams.
No seas tan poeta, la vida no es solo sueños.
Meaning: A person who expresses themselves in a very elaborate or careful manner.
Example: That girl speaks like a true poet.
Esa chica habla como una verdadera poeta.