poema
“poema” means “poem” in Spanish (literary work).
poem
Also: piece of poetry
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Leí un poema de amor muy bonito en la clase de literatura.
A2I read a very beautiful love poem in literature class.
Escribir un poema es una forma de expresar sentimientos profundos.
B1Writing a poem is a way to express deep feelings.
El poeta recitó su último poema con gran emoción.
B2The poet recited his latest poem with great emotion.
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'Poema' comes from the ancient Greek word *poíēma*, which meant 'something made' or 'a creation.' It entered Spanish through Latin, keeping its original masculine gender, which is why it doesn't follow the typical Spanish rule of -a words being feminine.
First recorded: Medieval period (as a literary term)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'poema' masculine if it ends in -a?
'Poema' is masculine because its origin is in the Greek language, where its equivalent word was also masculine. Spanish kept this original gender, similar to other Greek-derived words like 'el planeta' and 'el mapa'.