poemas
“poemas” means “poems” in Spanish (literary compositions written in verse).
poems
Also: verses
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Me gusta leer poemas de amor por la noche.
A1I like to read love poems at night.
Pablo Neruda escribió muchos poemas famosos.
A2Pablo Neruda wrote many famous poems.
Los niños recitaron unos poemas cortos en la escuela.
B1The children recited some short poems at school.
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Quick Quiz: poemas
Question 1 of 2
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'poíēma', which means 'something created' or 'a made thing.' It passed through Latin before becoming the Spanish word we use today.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'el poema' if it ends in 'a'?
Spanish has a group of words ending in -ma, -pa, or -ta that come from Greek and are masculine. Other examples include 'el problema', 'el sistema', and 'el mapa'.
Can I use 'versos' instead of 'poemas'?
Generally, yes! While a 'verso' is technically a single line, people often use the plural 'versos' to mean poetry or poems in a more artistic way.