Verso (en. Verse)

/'ber.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Each of the lines that make up a poem.
The first verse of the poem is very emotional.
El primer verso del poema es muy emotivo.
Part of a poem that is repeated in the stanzas.
The final verse is the most impactful.
El verso final es el más impactante.
Set of verses that form a more extensive poetic work.
The book is composed of free verses.
El libro está compuesto por versos libres.

Etymology

From the Latin 'versus', which means 'turned' or 'twisted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free verse
a poem that does not follow a fixed meter or rhyme.
verso libre
to make verse
to compose poetry.
hacer verso
verse and prose
differentiation between poetry and conventional writing.
verso y prosa

Related Words

poetry
Art of expressing feelings and emotions through words.
poesía
rhyme
Repetition of sounds in verses.
rima
stanza
Set of verses that form a unit in a poem.
estrofa

Slang Meanings

Verse that is used to express feelings of love.
That verse made me remember my first love.
Ese verso me hizo recordar a mi primer amor.
Term used to describe a memorable line in a song.
That verse from the song stayed with me.
Ese verso de la canción se me quedó grabado.