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libros

LEE-brohs

Noun (Plural)mA1
books?physical objects for reading
Also:ledgers?accounting or financial records,volumes?multiple books in a series

📝 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)

💡 Grammar Points

Making it Plural

The singular word is 'libro.' Since it ends in a vowel ('o'), you just add '-s' to make it plural, which is one of the simplest rules in Spanish.

Watch the Gender

Remember that 'libros' is masculine. This means you must always use masculine articles and words that describe it: 'los libros' (the books) or 'libros interesantes' (interesting books).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Feminine Article

Mistake: "Quiero leer las libros nuevos."

Correction: Quiero leer los libros nuevos. ('Libros' is masculine, so 'las' must be changed to 'los'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Types of Books

To talk about what kind of books they are, use the structure 'libros de' + topic: 'libros de cocina' (cookbooks), 'libros de ciencia ficción' (science fiction books).

✏️ 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

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?'