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poesia

[po-e-ZI-uh]
nounfemininepl: poesias
poetry
1. A form of literary art that uses language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm to evoke emotions and ideas
She dedicated her life to writing poetry.
Ela dedicou sua vida à escrita de poesia.
2. A poem or collection of poems
This anthology contains the best poesia from the 19th century.
Esta antologia contém a melhor poesia do século XIX.
3. The quality of being poetic; beauty and grace in expression
There is poesia in the way she describes nature.
Há poesia na forma como ela descreve a natureza.
Synonyms
versorimacomposição líricaarte poética
Antonyms
prosarealismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poesia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
poesia
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

poesia pura
poesia concreta
poesia lírica
poesia épica
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