Poetas (en. Poets)

/poˈetas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Writer of poetry.
Poets often express their emotions through their verses.
Los poetas a menudo expresan sus emociones a través de sus versos.
Word artist who creates images with their writing.
Famous poets like Pablo Neruda have left an impressive literary legacy.
Famosos poetas como Pablo Neruda han dejado un legado literario impresionante.
Individual who uses poetry to communicate profound ideas.
Poets explore universal themes like love and death.
Los poetas exploran temas universales como el amor y la muerte.

Etymology

The word 'poet' comes from the Greek 'poietes', which means 'the one who makes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street poet
A poet who recites their verses in the street, often spontaneously.
poeta callejero
people's poet
A poet who reflects the experiences and struggles of everyday people.
poeta del pueblo
cursed poets
A term that refers to poets who challenge social norms.
poetas malditos

Related Words

poetry
A form of literature that uses rhythm, meter, and rhyme.
poesía
verse
Unit of a poetic composition, which can have rhyme and meter.
verso
stanza
Set of verses that form part of a poem.
estrofa

Slang Meanings

A poet who does not follow tradition.
That guy is a rebellious poet who does not say no to improvisation.
Ese chico es un poeta rebelde que no le dice que no a la improvisación.
A poet who writes about everyday experiences in a raw manner.
In this neighborhood, many are poets of the asphalt, portraying real life.
En este barrio, muchos son poetas del asfalto, retratando la vida real.