Meaning
prose
- Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
- A piece of literary prose writing or theatrical drama in prose.
In a sentence
L'autore ha scritto sia raccolte di poesie sia opere in prosa.
The author wrote both poetry collections and works in prose.
La sua prosa è limpida, scorrevole e ricca di dettagli.
His prose is clear, fluent, and rich in detail.
Preferisci leggere testi in prosa o versi poetici?
Do you prefer reading texts in prose or poetic verse?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prosa | feminine · singular |
| prose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Contrasts directly with 'poesia' (poetry, verse).
- 'Teatro di prosa' refers to non-musical theatre (spoken plays as opposed to opera or ballet).