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libros

LEE-brohs/ˈli.βɾos/

“libros” means “books” in Spanish (physical objects for reading).

books

Also: ledgers, volumes
A simple, colorful illustration featuring a neat stack of three closed books with different colored covers.

📝 In Action

Necesito devolver los libros a la biblioteca.

A1

I need to return the books to the library.

Ella tiene cientos de libros en su estantería.

A2

She has hundreds of books on her bookshelf.

Los libros de texto suelen ser muy caros al inicio del semestre.

B1

Textbooks are usually very expensive at the start of the semester.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tomos (volumes)

Common Collocations

  • libros de bolsillo – pocket books / paperbacks
  • libros electrónicos – e-books
  • amantes de los libros – book lovers

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un libro abierto – to be an open book (easy to read)
  • cerrar los libros – to finalize accounts (in business)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "libros" in Spanish:

books→ledgers→volumes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: libros

Question 1 of 1

If you want to say 'many books' in Spanish, which combination is correct?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
libro(book) — Noun
librería(bookstore) — Noun
libreta(notebook) — Noun
librito(small book / booklet) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cobrossobrios
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *liber*, which originally meant the 'bark' or inner rind of a tree. This material was used for writing tablets and early scrolls, leading the word to evolve into its modern meaning of 'book.'

First recorded: Evolved from Latin into Old Spanish forms before the 10th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: libriFrench: livres

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'libros' always used for printed material?

Mostly, yes. However, in certain business contexts, 'libros' can refer to financial records, like ledgers or account books. If you hear 'libros de contabilidad,' it means 'accounting books.'

How do I ask if someone likes reading?

A natural way to ask is using the singular verb with the plural noun: '¿Te gusta leer libros?' (Do you like reading books?) or simply, '¿Te gusta leer?'