cuaderno

notebook?a book of blank or lined pages for writing

Also:exercise book?specifically used by students for schoolwork,logbook?a record of activities or data

kwah-DEHR-noh

/kwaˈðeɾno/

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Escribo mis tareas en un cuaderno azul.

I write my homework in a blue notebook.

¿Puedes abrir tu cuaderno en la página diez?

Can you open your notebook to page ten?

Tengo un cuaderno lleno de dibujos.

I have a notebook full of drawings.

Since this word ends in -o, it is almost always masculine. Use 'el' for one or 'los' for more than one.

Mistake: “Using 'cuadro' when you mean 'notebook'.”

Correction: Use 'cuaderno' for the book you write in; 'cuadro' is a painting or a square.

In many countries, 'cuaderno' is the large book you use for school, while a 'libreta' is a smaller, more personal notebook or pad.

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

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encuadernar(to bind (a book)) - Verb

cuadernillo(booklet/pamphlet) - Noun

encuadernación(binding) - Noun

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.