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Book in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'book' is 'libro', pronounced LEE-broh (IPA: /ˈli.bɾo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: libros).

Pronunciation: LEE-broh

Spanishlibro
PronunciationLEE-broh · /ˈli.bɾo/
Part of speechnoun (masculine)
Plurallibros
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'libro'

  • Estoy leyendo un libro muy interesante.
    I am reading a very interesting book.
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta este libro?
    How much does this book cost?
  • Compré dos libros en la librería del centro.
    I bought two books at the bookstore downtown.
  • El profesor nos pidió abrir el libro en la página veinte antes de empezar la clase.
    The teacher asked us to open the book to page twenty before starting the class.

Common Phrases with 'libro'

  • libro de texto
    textbook
  • libro electrónico
    e-book

How to Use 'libro'

Watch out for the related false friend: a 'librería' is a bookstore, while a library is a 'biblioteca'. A textbook is 'un libro de texto'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'book' in Spanish?

'Book' in Spanish is 'libro', pronounced LEE-broh.

How do you spell 'libro'?

It is spelled l-i-b-r-o.

Is 'libro' masculine or feminine?

'Libro' is masculine: you say 'el libro'.

What is the plural of 'libro'?

The plural of 'libro' is 'libros'.

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