🇪🇸 How to say

“book” in Spanish

libro
Illustration of "book" in a Spanish cultural setting
A student sits at a wooden desk, holding a thick textbook open to a page with colorful diagrams and notes in the margins. Sunlight streams through a nearby window, illuminating the text.

Usage note

In Spanish, 'libro' (masculine: el libro) is used for all kinds of books, from novels to textbooks. It's a fundamental word for school and daily life.

Examples

  • Necesito un libro para la clase.

    I need a book for the class.

  • El libro está en la mesa.

    The book is on the table.

  • Leo un libro interesante.

    I read an interesting book.

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What does "libro" mean?

  • A. book
  • B. day
  • C. cheese
  • D. pants

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