biblia
“biblia” means “Bible” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Bible
Also: Holy Scriptures
📝 In Action
Mi abuela lee la biblia todas las noches antes de dormir.
A1My grandmother reads the Bible every night before sleeping.
La historia del arca de Noé está en la biblia.
A2The story of Noah's Ark is in the Bible.
Compramos una biblia antigua con tapas de cuero.
B1We bought an antique Bible with leather covers.
bible
Also: essential handbook, definitive guide
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Ese libro de cocina es la biblia de todos los chefs profesionales.
B2That cookbook is the bible for all professional chefs.
El manual de reparación se considera la biblia de los mecánicos.
C1The repair manual is considered the bible of mechanics.
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Words that translate to "biblia" in Spanish:
bible→definitive guide→essential handbook→holy scriptures→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: biblia
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el significado de 'biblia' en la frase: 'El libro de recetas de mi madre es la biblia de nuestra cocina'?
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The word comes from the Latin 'biblia,' which itself was borrowed from the Greek word 'biblia' meaning 'books' or 'scrolls.' This is because the Bible is a collection of many different books.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Se usa 'biblia' solo para el texto cristiano?
While its primary meaning refers to the Christian sacred text, Spanish speakers frequently use 'biblia' figuratively (without capitalization) to describe any book that is considered the ultimate, most authoritative guide on a specific subject, like cooking or programming.
¿Hay que usar mayúscula (capital letter) en 'biblia'?
Generally, no. In Spanish, nouns are not capitalized as often as in English. You would only capitalize it if it starts a sentence. For example, 'Leo la biblia' is correct.