Versificación (en. Versification)

/beɾsifikaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The creation of verses in a poetic work.
Her versification is exquisite and shows great skill.
Su versificación es exquisita y muestra gran destreza.
The technique of adapting a text to a poetic format.
The versification of his essay gave it a new rhythm.
La versificación de su ensayo le dio un nuevo ritmo.
The way verses are organized in a poem.
The versification of the poem follows a classical meter.
La versificación del poema sigue una métrica clásica.

Etymology

From the Latin 'versificatio', which comes from 'versificare', meaning 'to make verses'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free verse
A type of versification that does not follow strict meter or rhyme.
versificación libre
art of versification
Skill in writing verses effectively.
arte de la versificación
classical versification
Versification that adheres to the traditional rules of meter and rhyme.
versificación clásica

Related Words

verse
Metric unit of a poem.
verso
poetry
Literary form characterized by the expression of feelings or ideas in verses.
poesía
metronome
Instrument that marks the tempo of a measure, useful in versification.
metrónomo

Slang Meanings

To generate verses improvised.
That gathering was perfect for doing a spontaneous versification.
Esa quedada fue perfecta para hacer una versificación al vuelo.
To write poems quickly and without much elaboration.
The poetry workshop encouraged everyone to do quick versifications.
El taller de poesía animó a todos a hacer versificaciones rápidas.