verso
“verso” means “line” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
line
Also: verse
📝 In Action
Escribí un verso sobre el mar.
A1I wrote a line of poetry about the sea.
Este poema tiene rimas en cada verso.
B1This poem has rhymes in every line.
Prefiero escribir en verso libre porque es más moderno.
B2I prefer to write in free verse because it is more modern.
smooth talk
Also: lines, lies
📝 In Action
No le creas nada, es puro verso.
B2Don't believe a word he says, it's just smooth talk.
Tiene mucho verso para convencer a la gente.
C1He has a lot of 'game' to convince people.
¡Qué verso me metiste!
C2What a lie you told me!
back side
Also: verso
📝 In Action
Firme en el verso de la página.
C1Sign on the back side of the page.
La información continúa al verso.
C1The information continues on the back.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: verso
Question 1 of 3
If you are reading a poem and someone asks you to read the next 'verso', what are they asking for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'versus,' which means 'a line of writing.' Interestingly, it originally referred to the turning of a plow to start a new row in a field, which later became a metaphor for turning to a new line of text.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'verso' the same as 'verse' in a song?
Not exactly. In English, a 'verse' of a song is a whole section. In Spanish, that section is an 'estrofa.' A 'verso' in Spanish is just one line of that section.
Can I use 'verso' to mean a lie in Spain?
People will likely understand you if they watch Latin American movies, but it isn't a natural slang term in Spain. It's better to use 'bola' or 'rollo' there.
Is 'verso' always masculine?
Yes, it is always 'el verso,' regardless of which meaning you are using.