English–Spanish

“pound” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliβɾa/

Example

Esta caja pesa una libra.

This box weighs a pound.

Illustration for libra (pound)

How to say “pound” in Spanish

“Pound” in Spanish is libra.

Kitchen scale display reading 1 lb (~0.454 kg).

Full entry for libra: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with libra

¿Cuánto cuesta una libra de carne?

How much does a pound of meat cost?

Tips for using libra

  • On recipes and product labels pounds usually appear as lb or lbs and often accompany ounce amounts and a kilogram equivalent.

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