Spanish word

biblia

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbiβlja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounBible

Example

¿Dónde está la biblia?

Where's the Bible?

Illustration for biblia (Bible)

More examples

Cada domingo leo la biblia con mi familia.

Every Sunday I read the Bible with my family.

Core concept

Collection of sacred Christian scriptures.

Common phrases

  • leer la biblia

    read the Bible

  • según la biblia

    according to the Bible

Similar words

libro: Single printed or electronic bound volume presenting a complete book.
texto: Continuous written material or passage read as content or for study.

Definition in Spanish

Libro o conjunto de libros considerados sagrados por las comunidades cristianas y usados como guía religiosa.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin biblia, from Greek bíblia 'books' (plural of biblion), and the term is ultimately linked to Byblos, an ancient port associated with papyrus trade.

Usage tips

  • Spanish normally uses the definite article (la Biblia), the word is usually capitalized in religious contexts, and it is often used figuratively as 'la biblia de...' to mean an authoritative guide.

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