Versículo (en. Verse)

/ber.si.'ku.lo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fragment of a scriptural text, usually one from the Bible.

The pastor quoted a verse from the Psalms during the sermon.

El pastor citó un versículo de los Salmos durante el sermón.

Each of the divisions of a hymn or song.

The verse of the song was very emotional.

El versículo de la canción fue muy emotivo.

A line of poetry that is organized by rhythm and structure.

We analyzed the verse of the poem in class.

Analizamos el versículo del poema en clase.

From the Latin 'versiculum', a diminutive of 'versus', which means 'verse'.

golden verse

A verse that is considered especially important or representative.

versículo de oro

recite a verse

Read or repeat a verse verbatim.

recitar un versículo

meditate on a verse

Reflect deeply on a verse.

meditar en un versículo

text

Set of words organized in a written work.

texto

citation

A textual reference to a work or author.

cita

chapter

Division of a book that contains several verses.

capítulo

Inspirational phrase taken from a religious context.

That verse helped me a lot in difficult times.

Ese versículo me ayudó mucho en momentos difíciles.

Reference to a short but significant excerpt in daily conversations.

She always uses verses to give advice.

Ella siempre usa versículos para dar consejos.