Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
poema
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈema/
Meaning
- masculine nounpoem
Example
Ella escribió un poema para su madre.
She wrote a poem for her mother.
More examples
El poeta leyó su último poema en el festival.
The poet read his latest poem at the festival.
Core concept
A crafted composition in verses or poetic prose that conveys emotion or an image.
Common phrases
escribir un poema
write a poem
leer un poema
read a poem
recitar un poema
recite a poem
Similar words
poesía: Body of poetic works that forms a literary art emphasizing concentrated expression.
poeta: Individual who composes poems, either professionally or as a personal pursuit.
canción: Vocal piece that pairs lyrics with a tune to communicate emotion or a story.
cuento: Brief fictional prose that focuses on plot and characters to relate a single episode.
Definition in Spanish
Texto literario que comunica emociones o ideas con lenguaje cuidado y, a menudo, con ritmo o rima; puede presentarse en versos o en prosa poética.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Latin poema, itself from Greek ποιήμα (poēma) meaning 'a made thing', reflecting poetry as a created piece.
Usage tips
- Use masculine agreement with poema (for example, el poema breve), and when naming the author place the name after de as in un poema de Lorca.