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How to Say "essential handbook" in Spanish

The Spanish word foressential handbookis bibliaB2 level.

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biblia

nounB2
authoritative reference
A large, authoritative, well-used cookbook, open on a kitchen counter next to baking ingredients, symbolizing a definitive guide.

Examples

Ese libro de cocina es la biblia de todos los chefs profesionales.

That cookbook is the bible for all professional chefs.

El manual de reparación se considera la biblia de los mecánicos.

The repair manual is considered the bible of mechanics.

Figurative Use

This meaning uses 'biblia' metaphorically. It means the book is so good and complete that it serves as the ultimate source of knowledge for that subject.

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