Rima (en. Rhyme)

/ˈrima/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Repetition of final sounds in words, especially in poetry.
The rhyme of this poem is very melodic.
La rima de este poema es muy melódica.
Type of rhyme that occurs between two or more verses.
Consonant rhyme is used in many songs.
La rima consonante se utiliza en muchas canciones.
Adjustment of the meter that contributes to the musicality of the verse.
Rhyme is fundamental to the structure of a sonnet.
La rima es fundamental para la estructura de un soneto.

Etymology

From Latin 'rhȳma', meaning 'rhyme' or 'sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assonant rhyme
Rhyme in which only the vowels match.
rima asonante
consonant rhyme
Rhyme in which both the vowels and consonants match.
rima consonante
to create rhyme
To write verses that rhyme with each other.
hacer rima

Related Words

poetry
The art of expressing feelings and thoughts through verse and prose.
poesía
verse
Unit of a poem that has specific metric characteristics.
verso
meter
Study of measure and rhythm in poetry.
métrica

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a funny or ridiculous situation.
That joke was totally rhymed.
Ese chiste fue una rima total.
Referring to something that has a good rhythm or is fun.
That party had a good rhyme.
Esa fiesta tuvo una buena rima.