verse

[/vɜːrs/]

nounpl: verses

verso

1. A line or group of lines in poetry; metrical writing

The poet wrote a beautiful verse about nature.

O poeta escreveu um belo verso sobre a natureza.

2. A stanza or a single line of a poem

The first verse of the song is my favorite.

O primeiro verso da música é meu favorito.

3. A numbered passage in the Bible or other religious text

Read verse 5 of chapter 3.

Leia o versículo 5 do capítulo 3.

4. Poetry as a literary form

She expresses herself through verse rather than prose.

Ela se expressa através de versos em vez de prosa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

verso

Most common term for verse in poetry

General Brazilian

versículo

Used specifically for Bible passages

Portugal

verso

Standard term used in European Portuguese

Portugal

versículo

Religious texts, same as Brazilian Portuguese

verse and chapter - to quote exactly

know something chapter and verse - to know something very well

give someone chapter and verse - to provide detailed information

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