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"Poesía" is a noun which is often translated as "poetry", and "ritmo" is a noun which is often translated as "rhythm". Learn more about the difference between "poesía" and "ritmo" below.
la poesía(
poh
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eh
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see
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. poem
La rima y la métrica de esta poesía son bastante sencillas.The rhyme and metrics of this poem are rather simple.
3. (figurative) (beauty or lyricism)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. poetry
La luz solitaria del faro brillando sobre el mar oscuro creó una escena de poesía pura.The lone beam from the lighthouse shining upon the moonless ocean created a scene of pure poetry.
el ritmo(
rreet
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (cadence)
2. (speed)
a. pace
Para ganar la carrera, hay que establecer un ritmo rápido y mantenerlo.To win the race, you must establish a brisk pace and sustain it.
a. rhythm
Según el ritmo usual de las estaciones, debería ser la primavera ya.According to the usual rhythm of the seasons, it should be spring by now.
