Translation
poetry, poem
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Word origin
From Latin poesis, from Greek poiesis ('a making, a creation'), from poiein ('to make'). The same root gives English 'poem', 'poet' and 'poetry'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- poiesis
- English cognates
- poem, poet, poetry
Grammar
Examples
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I love reading poetry at night.
recitó .
The poet recited a poem about the sea.
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Have you written any love poetry?
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That author's poetry is very sad.
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In class we study the poetry of the Golden Age.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 1: poesía, asociación, parto and 7 more words.