Spanish word

librería

Pronunciation

IPA/liβɾeˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbookstore

Example

¿Dónde está la librería más cercana?

Where is the nearest bookstore?

Illustration for librería (bookstore)

More examples

Voy a la librería a comprar un libro.

I'm going to the bookstore to buy a book.

Core concept

Rows of books with price stickers and a visible checkout desk.

Common phrases

  • ir a la librería

    go to the bookstore

  • entrar en la librería

    enter the bookstore

  • la librería local

    the local bookstore

Similar words

biblioteca: Lends books and other resources for reading or study, typically for temporary use.
tienda: Offers various products for sale in a general retail shop.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento donde se venden libros.

Word origin

Spanish librería is formed from the Latin liber 'book' and the suffix -ería, which creates nouns naming shops or trades.

Usage tips

  • Librería is a false friend for English 'library'; a public library in Spanish is biblioteca.

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