Spanish word

libro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliβɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbook

Example

¿Dónde está el libro?

Where is the book?

Illustration for libro (book)

More examples

¿Me puedes prestar un libro?

Can you lend me a book?

Core concept

A bound set of printed or written pages for reading or reference.

Common phrases

  • pedir prestado un libro

    borrow a book

  • prestar un libro

    lend a book

Similar words

novela: Extended fictional story written in prose and published as a single book.
revista: Regularly published magazine of articles, photos, and short pieces.
periódico: Regular printed paper presenting current news, events, and announcements.
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Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de hojas impresas o escritas y encuadernadas que sirve para leer o consultar información.

Word origin

From Latin liber meaning 'inner bark' (later used as a writing surface), which through Vulgar Latin developed into Spanish libro for a bound book.

Usage tips

  • Librería means bookshop while biblioteca means library, with librería selling books and biblioteca lending them.

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