How to Say "bookshelf" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bookshelf” is “librería” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
furniture for holding books
Examples
Mi librería está llena de novelas de misterio.
My bookshelf is full of mystery novels.
Tenemos que montar la librería nueva este fin de semana.
We have to assemble the new bookcase this weekend.
La librería de madera de roble es muy pesada.
The oak wood bookcase is very heavy.
Librería vs. Estantería
While 'librería' is specifically for books, 'estantería' is a more general word for any kind of shelf (like in a garage or kitchen).
Don't use it for single shelves
Mistake: “Referring to a single floating shelf as a 'librería'.”
Correction: Use 'estante' or 'balda' for one single shelf. 'Librería' usually refers to the whole unit.
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