poemas
/poemas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'poems' is translated into Spanish as poemas.
poemas refers to pieces of writing that use imaginative language and rhythm to express emotions or ideas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase declamar poesía is commonly used to refer to the act of reciting poetry and the term copla relates to traditional regional poetry forms. In Mexico, the phrase decir un poema is often used to mean 'to say a poem'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is poema. As a masculine noun, poemas is used with the masculine article los (e.g., los poemas) rather than the feminine article las.
How do you pronounce it?
/poemas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because poema ends in '-a', English speakers often mistakenly treat it as a feminine noun. Remember that it is actually a masculine noun.
When do people say it?
Serious poems of a solemn nature can be described using the phrase Versos solemnes.
Did you know?
- Spanish has a specific tradition called payadas, which are competitive improvised poemas usually performed with a guitar.
- In some contexts, saying echar unos versos is a colloquial way to refer to improvising or reciting poemas on the fly.
- While poemas is the word for the works, the word poesía can also mean 'poetry' as a feeling or a quality of beauty found in nature.
Examples in context
- No escribo más poemas.I don't write poems anymore.This sentence is useful for expressing that you no longer write poemas.Tatoeba #12025242 by emma_zunz, translation #10624446 by CK
- Me gusta escribir poemas.I like to write poems.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for writing poemas.Tatoeba #1715060 by Shishir, translation #693026 by Chrissi
- Hasta me escribió poemas.He even wrote me poems.This sentence is useful for describing someone who wrote poemas to you.Tatoeba #3875901 by cueyayotl, translation #3320800 by Hybrid
- Durante el evento cultural, Gustavo recitó versos solemnes de poesía.During the cultural event, Gustavo recited solemn verses of poetry.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their hobbies at a café.
- Javier¿Tienes algún libro de poemas favorito?Do you have any favorite book of poems?
- ElenaSí, me encantan los poemas de Lorca.Yes, I love Lorca's poems.
- JavierÉl es un poeta increíble.He is an incredible poet.
- ElenaTienes razón, su ritmo es único.You are right, his rhythm is unique.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
