Libreta (en. Notebook)

li-'b-re-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A physical object consisting of bound sheets of paper used for writing or taking notes.

I always carry a notebook in my backpack to jot down ideas.

Siempre llevo una libreta en mi mochila para apuntar ideas.

Refers to a notebook with specific formats, such as one for drawing or music.

Buy a sketchbook for the art class.

Compra una libreta de dibujo para el curso de arte.

Can refer to a record of information, like an address book.

I lost my address book and need to update my contacts.

Perdí mi libreta de direcciones y necesito actualizar mis contactos.

From the diminutive of 'book', which means 'small book'.

To carry a notebook

To have a place to write down and remember information.

llevar libreta

Notebook for notes

A notebook specifically used for taking notes.

libreta de notas

Address book

A notebook where addresses and contact numbers are recorded.

libreta de direcciones

Notebook

A similar object, generally larger and used for writing.

cuaderno

Note

Notes or summarized information typically taken in a notebook.

apunte

Writing

The act of writing in a notebook or other medium.

escritura

A term used to refer to an improvised notebook.

That loose sheet is like my modern notebook.

Esa hoja suelta es como mi libreta moderna.

Refers to a place where secrets are kept.

Those are my thoughts in my notebook.

Esos son mis pensamientos en mi libreta.