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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessoneto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: soˈnetu
"O soneto é uma forma clássica de poesia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, typically having ten syllables per line.
"Shakespeare's sonnets are renowned for their exploration of love and beauty." - 2
A specific type of poem that adheres to a strict structure and meter.
"The sonnet form allows for a deep exploration of complex emotions."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'sonetto', meaning 'little song', which itself stems from 'suono' (sound) originating from Latin 'sonus'. The term entered the English language in the 16th century during the Renaissance, popularized by translations and adaptations of Petrarch's poetry by Sir Thomas Wyatt and the Earl of Surrey.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sonnet" is said worldwide
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sonnet
Transliteration: sonnet
"Le sonnet de Shakespeare est un chef-d'œuvre."
Sonett
Transliteration: zoˈnɛt
"Das Sonett ist eine beliebte Gedichtform."
sonetto
Transliteration: soˈnetto
"Il sonetto è una forma poetica tradizionale."
soneto
Transliteration: soˈneto
"El soneto es una forma poética muy utilizada."
soneto
Transliteration: soˈnetu
"O soneto é uma forma clássica de poesia."
सोनट
Transliteration: sonat
"शेक्सपियर का सोनट प्रसिद्ध है।"
十四行诗
Transliteration: shísìhángshī
"莎士比亚的十四行诗是经典之作。"
소네트
Transliteration: soneteu
"셰익스피어의 소네트는 유명합니다."
ソネット
Transliteration: sonetto
"シェイクスピアのソネットは有名です。"
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