How to Say "pound" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pound” is “libra” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
unit of weight
Examples
Quisiera una libra de tomates, por favor.
I would like a pound of tomatoes, please.
El bebé pesó ocho libras al nacer.
The baby weighed eight pounds at birth.
Gender and Quantity
This word is always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' when talking about it.
Other Meanings of “libra”
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