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    Libras (en. Pounds)

    /ˈli.βɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unit of measurement used to weigh products, especially food.
    The sack of potatoes weighs five pounds.
    El saco de patatas pesa cinco libras.
    Zodiac sign corresponding to people born between September 23 and October 22.
    She is Libra, that's why she is so diplomatic.
    Ella es Libra, por eso es tan diplomática.
    A pound is also a monetary unit in some countries.
    The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom.
    La libra esterlina es la moneda del Reino Unido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'libra', which means 'balance' or 'weight'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to weigh in pounds
    To measure the weight of something in the unit of pounds.
    pesar en libras
    there are no pounds that are worth it
    Expression indicating that nothing is enough to thank or value something.
    no hay libras que valgan
    pounds sterling
    Currency of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as pounds.
    libras esterlinas

    Related Words

    weight
    Unit of measurement equivalent to the force of gravity on mass.
    peso
    balance
    Instrument to measure the weight of objects.
    balanza
    kilo
    Unit of measurement equivalent to one thousand grams.
    kilo

    Slang Meanings

    Money, especially in market contexts.
    I need pounds to buy that motorcycle.
    Necesito libras para comprar esa moto.
    Pounds, in informal contexts to refer to excess weight.
    That dog needs to lose some pounds.
    Ese perro tiene que perder algunas libras.