libros por capítulos
/libɾos poɾ kapitulos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chapter books" is translated into Spanish as libros por capítulos.
This phrase refers to books written for children that are organized into chapters and feature a higher volume of text compared to early readers.
Did you know?
- While capítulo means 'chapter' in a book, it is also used in Spanish to describe a 'season' or 'episode' of a television series.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a child asking for a libro por capítulos might actually be asking for a book that is currently being distributed or sold 'by' chapters, rather than a specific genre.
- While libros por capítulos is grammatically correct, a Spanish speaker is more likely to use the term novelas infantiles to describe this specific genre of literature.
Examples in context
- En mi infancia, disfrutaba mucho de los libros con capítulos que me llevaban a aventuras imaginarias.In my childhood, I really enjoyed the chapter books that took me on imaginary adventures.
- A mi hijo le encantan los libros por capítulos.My son loves chapter books.
- ¿Prefieres los libros por capítulos o los cuentos cortos?Do you prefer chapter books or short stories?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are at a bookstore looking for gifts.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué libros le gustan a tu hijo?Daniel, what books does your son like?
- DanielÉl prefiere los libros por capítulos ahora.He prefers chapter books now.
- MaríaEntonces busquemos en esta sección.Then let's look in this section.
- DanielSí, María, creo que aquí hay varios.Yes, María, I think there are several here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
