un libro de español
/un libɾo de espaɲol/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'a spanish book' can be translated as un libro de español, meaning a book used for learning or studying the Spanish language.
The phrase un libro de español is used specifically to refer to a book used for learning or studying the Spanish language. If you wish to emphasize that a book is written in the Spanish language, you can use the formal phrase Un libro escrito en español.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase un libro de español translates literally to 'a book of Spanish'.
Which one should you use?
There is a significant distinction between un libro de español and un libro español. While un libro de español refers to a textbook for studying the language, un libro español refers to a book that was written in Spain or is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce it?
/un libɾo de espaɲol/
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Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un libro de español.I need to buy a Spanish book.
- Él tiene un libro de español nuevo.He has a new Spanish book.
- ¿Tienes un libro de español para mí?Do you have a Spanish book for me?
Example conversation
Javier and María are at a bookstore.
- Javier¿Buscas un libro de español, María?Are you looking for a Spanish book, María?
- MaríaSí, Javier, busco un libro de español para la clase.Yes, Javier, I am looking for a Spanish book for class.
- JavierMira, aquel es un buen libro de español.Look, that is a good Spanish book.
- María¡Es perfecto! Gracias por la ayuda.It is perfect! Thanks for the help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, español, libro, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
