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    Libra (en. Pound)

    /ˈliβɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Measure of weight equivalent to 500 grams.
    The sack of flour weighs two pounds.
    El saco de harina pesa dos libras.
    Zodiac sign that spans from September 23 to October 22.
    She is a Libra according to her birth date.
    Ella es Libra, según su fecha de nacimiento.
    Currency in circulation in some countries, such as the United Kingdom (pound).
    The price of the book is ten pounds.
    El precio del libro es diez libras.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'libra', which means 'scale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Pound of weight
    Equivalent to 500 grams.
    Libra de peso
    Pound sterling
    Official currency of the United Kingdom.
    Libra esterlina
    To run into a Libra
    To meet someone of this zodiac sign.
    Cruzarse con Libra

    Related Words

    weight
    Unit of mass measurement.
    peso
    scale
    Instrument for measuring weights.
    balanza
    pound
    Currency used in various countries.
    pound

    Slang Meanings

    To have weight or influence.
    That idea carries a lot of weight in the market.
    Esa idea tiene mucha libra en el mercado.
    To use something excessively.
    He is giving weight to his computer, he can't stop using it.
    Le está dando libra a su computadora, no para de utilizarla.