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Perdí cinco libras durante las vacaciones.
A1I lost five pounds during the holidays.
Necesito tres libras de carne molida para la receta.
A2I need three pounds of ground beef for the recipe.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural of 'libra.' Remember it is always feminine, so you say 'las libras' or 'unas libras'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Metric vs. Imperial
While common in many parts of Latin America, remember that Spain and most of Europe use kilos (kilograms) instead of libras (pounds).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: libras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'libras' as the verb form of 'librar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'libras' ever mean 'books'?
No. The word for 'books' is 'libros' (masculine). It is a common mistake to confuse 'libros' (books) with 'libras' (pounds/currency, feminine).
Why does the same word mean both a unit of weight and a type of money?
This comes from the ancient Roman practice. The original Latin word *libra* referred to a measuring instrument (scales) and the standard weight itself. Historically, currency was often tied to the weight of precious metals, linking the measurement (pound) to the money (pound sterling).