Libro (en. Book)

/ˈli.βɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Written or printed work in a specific format.

Example Sentence: I read a book about the history of Spain.

Leí un libro sobre la historia de España.

Definition: A set of written or printed sheets bound on one side.

Example Sentence: I bought several books at the bookstore.

Compré varios libros en la librería.

Etymology Origin: From the Latin 'liber', meaning 'bark of a tree', refers to the part of the tree used for writing.

Phrase: to be between the pages of a book

Meaning: It means to be immersed in reading.

estar entre las páginas de un libro

Phrase: ledger

Meaning: Record where financial transactions are noted.

libro de cuentas

Phrase: guestbook

Meaning: Record where visitors leave their comments.

libro de visitas

Related Word: library

Description: Place where books are stored.

biblioteca

Related Word: reading

Description: Activity of reading books.

lectura

Related Word: author

Description: Person who writes a book.

autor

Slang Meaning: A book that contains many pages or information.

Slang Example: That book is a chunk that can't be carried.

Ese libro es un tocho que no se puede cargar.

Slang Meaning: A book that is considered very boring.

Slang Example: That book is a brick, I do not recommend it.

Ese libro es un ladrillo, no lo recomiendo.