Spanish word

libra

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliβɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpound

Example

Esta caja pesa una libra.

This box weighs a pound.

Illustration for libra (pound)

More examples

¿Cuánto cuesta una libra de carne?

How much does a pound of meat cost?

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • una libra de carne

    a pound of meat

  • dos libras

    two pounds

  • una libra esterlina

    a pound sterling

Similar words

kilogramo: Unit of weight equal to one kilogram, the standard metric measure for food and goods.
gramo: Small metric unit equal to one gram, used for light ingredients and precise measures.
onza: Unit of weight of about 28 grams, commonly used for small portions and ingredient measures (oz).
tonelada: Large mass unit equal to 1000 kilograms, used for vehicles, freight, and bulk quantities.

Definition in Spanish

Unidad de peso empleada especialmente en países anglosajones, equivalente a cerca de 0,454 kilogramos.

Word origin

Derives from Latin libra meaning 'balance', the Roman name for a unit of weight that remains in Spanish as libra.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • pound sterlingnoun
  • Libranoun

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