Today’s Spanish word of the day is “libro.”
It’s a masculine noun meaning “book.”
The word “libro” comes from the Latin liber, which originally referred to the inner bark of trees, which was used as a writing surface before the invention of paper. Some related English words include “library” and “libretto” (the text of an opera).
The Spanish word “librería” looks like it should mean “library”, but it actually means “bookstore”. The word for “library” in Spanish is “biblioteca”.
If you want to talk about a notebook or workbook instead of a book for reading, you would normally use the word “cuaderno” rather than “libro”.
Example sentences
Mi hermano está leyendo un libro sobre historia.
My brother is reading a book about history.
Voy a regalarte un libro para tu cumpleaños.
I’m going to give you a book for your birthday.
¿Has leído el libro que te recomendé?
Have you read the book I recommended?
Este libro es un best seller en casi todo el mundo.
This book is a bestseller across almost the whole world.
Cuando terminé el libro, me quedé reflexionando sobre los temas que tocaba.
When I finished the book, I was left reflecting on the themes it addressed.
