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“stanza” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtɾofa/

Example

La estrofa final resume el tema del poema.

The final stanza summarizes the theme of the poem.

Illustration for estrofa (stanza)

How to say “stanza” in Spanish

“Stanza” in Spanish is estrofa.

A grouped set of several lines in a poem or song that form a single unit.

Full entry for estrofa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with estrofa

En la radio suena la estrofa de la canción que todos conocemos.

The stanza from the song we all know is playing on the radio.

Tips for using estrofa

  • In casual speech about songs, estrofa is used for nonrepeating sections and estribillo for the recurring chorus, a distinction that English phrasing sometimes obscures.

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