Librero (en. Bookseller)
/liˈβɾeɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Furniture or shelf where books are placed.
The bookshelf in the living room is full of classic novels.
El librero de la sala está lleno de novelas clásicas.
A person who sells books.
The bookstore's librarian recommended an excellent book to us.
El librero de la tienda nos recomendó un excelente libro.
A shelf or piece of furniture where books are kept.
I need a bigger bookshelf for my book collection.
Necesito un librero más grande para mi colección de libros.
Etymology
From the term 'book' and the suffix '-ero', which denotes relation or belonging.
Common Phrases and Expressions
antique bookshelf
Furniture or shelf designed for books.
librero antiguo
to make a bookshelf
To organize books on a shelf or furniture.
hacer un librero
to check the bookshelf
To view the contents of the books stored in furniture.
revisar el librero
Related Words
book
Set of printed sheets bound together that form a work.
libro
reading
Action of reading or the activity of reading.
lectura
editor
Person or entity that publishes books.
editor
Slang Meanings
A place where there are many books.
That house is a huge bookshelf.
Esa casa es un librero enorme.
A friend who always has book recommendations.
My friend is the best librarian; he always knows what to read.
Mi amigo es el mejor librero, siempre sabe qué leer.