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How do you say "poem" in Spanish (Latin America)?
el poema
In Spanish (Latin America), "poem" is el poema.
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Pronunciation
"el poema" comes out close to EHL poh-EH-mah in Mexican Spanish, with crisp, clipped vowels and no diphthong drift like in English.
Grammar notes
el poema is masculine. Its plural is poemas.
Example sentence
Leyó un poema corto en voz alta.
She read a short poem aloud.
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How to remember el poema
"poema" is a near twin of "poem" in English spelling, so remember it by picturing the two words shaking hands whenever you read either one.
Related words
- guitar la guitarra
- piano el piano
- violin el violín
- drum el tambor
- flute la flauta
- trumpet la trompeta
- melody la melodía
- rhythm el ritmo
- lyrics la letra
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Questions about el poema
How do you pronounce el poema?
"el poema" comes out close to EHL poh-EH-mah in Mexican Spanish, with crisp, clipped vowels and no diphthong drift like in English.
Is el poema masculine or feminine?
el poema is masculine. el poema is masculine. Its plural is poemas.
How is el poema used in Spanish (Latin America)?
el poema is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Leyó un poema corto en voz alta. (She read a short poem aloud.).
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"Poem" in other languages
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