poeta

poet

noun poh-EH-tah Less Common

Origin: From Latin poeta, from Greek poietes (maker, creator), from poiein (to make).

Usage Note

Poeta is one of the nouns ending in -a that is nevertheless masculine (el poeta). The feminine form is poetisa (traditional) or increasingly la poeta in modern usage. Poética means 'poetics' or a poet's personal style. Poema and poesía are the words for a poem and poetry respectively — poema refers to a single work, poesía to the art form or a poem in a more lyrical sense.

Examples

"El poeta leyó sus versos en voz alta."

Natural Translation

The poet read his verses aloud.

Literal Translation

The poet read his verses in voice high.

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