Spanish Conversation · Level 131
44 words
Spanish word
poético
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈetiko/
Meaning
- adjectivepoetic
Example
El poema es poético.
The poem is poetic.
More examples
Le dio un toque poético a la historia.
He gave the story a poetic touch.
Core concept
A phrase or sound that evokes vivid images or feeling.
Common phrases
toque poético
poetic touch
suena poético
sounds poetic
Similar words
lírico: Shapes feeling into melodic, lyrical lines with clear rhythm.
romántico: Paints romantic love with sentimental, idealized images.
emotivo: Stirs the reader through direct, intense emotional appeal.
Definition in Spanish
Que evoca sentimientos o imágenes propias de la poesía, aplicable a frases, escenas o sonidos que resultan emotivos o sugerentes.
Word origin
Via Latin poeticus from Greek ποιητικός, the word originally denotes what belongs to or resembles poetry.
Usage tips
- The written accent is on the e (poético) to mark stress, and omitting it is a common error for English speakers.