Vate (en. Bard)

/ˈbate/

Synonyms

It is used in some colloquial contexts to refer to a frustrated poet.

That guy is an unrecognized poet; he always writes but never publishes.

Ese chico es un vate sin salón, siempre escribe pero nunca publica.

In slang, it can refer to someone who considers themselves very intelligent or creative.

He thinks he is a social media poet; he always knows what to say.

Él se cree un vate de las redes, siempre sabe qué decir.