poeta

po-EH-tahpoˈeta

“poeta” means “poet” in Spanish (person who writes poetry).

poet

Also: bard

NounmA1

A simple storybook illustration of a solitary figure sitting quietly, holding a pen poised over an open notebook, symbolizing a poet preparing to write.

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Mi abuelo era un poeta muy famoso en su pueblo.

My grandfather was a very famous poet in his town.

Ella es una gran poeta de la generación joven.

She is a great poet of the young generation.

El poeta leyó su nuevo poema en voz alta.

The poet read his new poem out loud.

Word Connections

Synonyms

escritor (writer)
versificador (versifier)

Common Collocations

poeta laureado – poet laureate
poeta romántico – Romantic poet

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "poeta" in Spanish:

bard→poet→

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Quick Quiz: poeta

Question 1 of 1

If you are talking about a female writer of verses, which sentence is correct?

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👥 Word Family▼

poesía(poetry) — Noun

poético(poetic) — Adjective

poema(poem) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

profeta maleta

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Greek *poiētēs*, meaning 'maker' or 'creator,' which passed through Latin. It highlights the poet's role not just as a writer, but as someone who actively 'makes' a work of art.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.

Cognates (Related words)

English: poetFrench: poèteItalian: poeta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'poetisa' an acceptable word for a female poet?

Yes, 'poetisa' is grammatically correct and means a female poet. However, 'poeta' is the preferred, gender-neutral term used for both men and women in modern Spanish, often simply changing the article to 'la poeta'.