Lib (en. Lib)

/lib/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A library or a collection of books.
At the university, there is a large library that contains thousands of volumes.
En la universidad, hay una gran lib que contiene miles de volúmenes.
A collection or archive of digital resources.
I downloaded many documents from the online library.
Descargué muchos documentos de la lib en línea.

Etymology

The word 'lib' comes from 'libro' and has been shortened in colloquial use.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free as a bird
It is said of someone who feels completely free.
libre como un pájaro
ledger
Financial record where income and expenses are noted.
libro de cuentas
to give someone the liberty
To allow someone to act freely.
darle a alguien la lib

Related Words

libra
Unit of weight; it can also refer to a zodiac sign.
libra
freedom
State of being free; absence of restrictions.
libertad

Slang Meanings

Carefree or unrestrained behavior.
After those exams, I am living the free life.
Después de esos exámenes, estoy viviendo la lib.
Something that feels light and worry-free.
This weekend was a total freedom.
Este fin de semana fue toda una lib.