How to Say "bookstore" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bookstore” is “librería” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una librería muy bonita cerca de mi casa.
There is a very pretty bookstore near my house.
Fuimos a la librería para comprar el nuevo libro de cocina.
We went to the bookstore to buy the new cookbook.
Las pequeñas librerías de barrio están desapareciendo.
Small neighborhood bookstores are disappearing.
The '-ería' Ending
In Spanish, the ending '-ería' is often added to a word to show it's a shop where that item is sold. Since 'libro' means book, 'librería' is the place that sells them.
Matching Genders
Because it ends in 'a', it is a feminine word. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la librería).
The 'Library' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'librería' to mean a public library where you borrow books.”
Correction: Use 'biblioteca' for a library. 'Librería' is only for a store where you buy books.
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