Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
poemita
Pronunciation
IPA/poeˈmita/
Meaning
- masculine nounlittle poem
Example
¿Quieres escuchar mi poemita?
Do you want to listen to my little poem?
More examples
Voy a escribir un poemita para ti.
I'm going to write a little poem for you.
Core concept
A brief endearing poem often given as a keepsake.
Common phrases
leer un poemita
read a little poem
escribir un poemita
write a little poem
recitar un poemita
recite a little poem
Similar words
poema: A finished poem with clear structure and crafted verses.
poesía: The genre of poetry, encompassing styles, poems, and poetic craft.
Definition in Spanish
Poema pequeño o breve usado de forma coloquial para referirse a una composición corta y a menudo cariñosa.
Word origin
A diminutive of poema (poema + -ita), with poema ultimately from Greek poiēma via Latin poema, producing a sense of smallness and fondness.
Usage tips
- Despite ending in -a, poemita keeps the masculine gender of poema and commonly appears as el poemita in speech.