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cuaderno

kwah-DEHR-noh/kwaˈðeɾno/

“cuaderno” means “notebook” in Spanish (a book of blank or lined pages for writing).

notebook

Also: exercise book, logbook
NounmA1
General
A colorful spiral-bound notebook with lined pages and a bright blue cover.

📝 In Action

Escribo mis tareas en un cuaderno azul.

A1

I write my homework in a blue notebook.

¿Puedes abrir tu cuaderno en la página diez?

A1

Can you open your notebook to page ten?

Tengo un cuaderno lleno de dibujos.

A2

I have a notebook full of drawings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • libreta (notebook (often smaller))
  • bloc (notepad)

Antonyms

  • hoja suelta (loose leaf paper)

Common Collocations

  • cuaderno de ejercicios – workbook
  • cuaderno de notas – notepad/notebook
  • cuaderno de bitácora – logbook/captain's log

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cuaderno" in Spanish:

exercise book→logbook→notebook→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cuaderno

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you most likely do with a 'cuaderno'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
encuadernar(to bind (a book)) — Verb
cuadernillo(booklet/pamphlet) — Noun
encuadernación(binding) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'quaternus', which means 'four each'. This refers to how sheets of paper were folded into groups of four to make pages.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: cahierItalian: quaderno

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cuaderno' only for school?

Not at all! While it's very common in schools, it refers to any bound book of paper used for writing, including work journals or personal diaries.

How do I say 'digital notebook'?

You can say 'cuaderno digital', which is commonly used for apps like OneNote or Evernote.