verse

• Sustantivo que designa una línea de texto métrico, un poema o una obra literaria escrita en forma versificada, así como una estrofa o unidad de composición poética.

A noun referring to a line of metrical text, a piece of poetry, or literature written in metrical form.

1. Metrical literatureB2formalart

   Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme scheme; poetry as a form of literature.

   Poesía (como forma literaria)

   • She writes in free verse, without a strict rhyme scheme.
   • The anthology contains verse from the 18th century.
   • He prefers reading prose over verse.

   Sinónimospoesypoetryrhymeversification

2. A single poemB1formalart

   A composition written in metrical lines forming a poem.

   poema

   • He recited a verse from his favorite poet.
   • The book is a collection of short verses.
   • She wrote a verse about the beauty of autumn.

   Sinónimoscompositionlyricodepiecepoemrhymesonnet

3. Line of poetryB1formalart

   A single line of metrical writing, often forming part of a stanza.

   Verso (línea de poesía)

   • The second verse of the poem is particularly moving.
   • Each verse in the sonnet has ten syllables.
   • He memorized every verse of the epic.

   Sinónimosline

• Verbo que significa componer o escribir versos o poesía, o bien adquirir conocimientos o habilidades en un campo mediante el estudio o la práctica.

A verb used to indicate the act of composing or writing poetry, or to become skilled or knowledgeable in a particular subject through study or practice.

1. Compose or write in verseB2formal

   To express something in the form of poetry or metrical lines.

   versificar

   • The poet versed his emotions in a beautiful sonnet.
   • She versed the story of her travels in rhyming couplets.
   • He spent hours versing his thoughts on the beauty of nature.

   Sinónimosrhymesingversify

2. Familiarize through study or experienceC1formal

   To become thoroughly knowledgeable or skilled in a subject through study or practice.

   familiarizarse mediante el estudio o la experiencia

   • She versed herself in the history of the Renaissance.
   • He is well versed in the art of negotiation.
   • They versed themselves in the local customs before traveling.

   Sinónimosacquaintcoacheducatefamiliarizegroundinstructprepareprimeschoolteachtraintutor