Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
poetisa
Pronunciation
IPA/poeˈtisa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfemale poet
Example
Conozco a una poetisa.
I know a female poet.
More examples
Escuché a la poetisa recitar anoche.
I heard the female poet recite last night.
Core concept
Woman writing poems.
Common phrases
tu poetisa favorita
your favorite female poet
la obra de la poetisa
the work of the female poet
recital de la poetisa
the female poet's recital
Similar words
poeta: Writes poetry.
Definition in Spanish
Mujer que se dedica a escribir poesía.
Word origin
From Latin poeta plus the Spanish feminine suffix -isa, formed to designate a woman who composes poetry.
Usage tips
- Spanish poetisa explicitly marks a woman, but many speakers and publications also use poeta for women, so both forms occur in contemporary usage.