Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Libro: book
libro
Pronunciation: LEE-broh (stress the capital letters)
Libro means “book” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: book
- How to say it: LEE-broh
- Gender: el libro
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “libro” means and how to use it
Libro means “book.” A bookstore is una librería, not a library.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el libro (masculine)
- Plural: los libros
Examples with audio
- Compré este libro en una librería.I bought this book at a bookstore.
- Este libro es muy interesante.This book is very interesting.
- Necesito comprar el libro de texto.I need to buy the textbook.
Usage tip
False friend: librería is a bookstore, and a library is una biblioteca. The plural is simply libros.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “book” in Spanish?
“book” in Spanish is “libro.” It is pronounced LEE-broh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “libro”?
Say LEE-broh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “libro” masculine or feminine?
Libro is masculine: “el libro.” The plural is “libros.”
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