libro para colorear
/libɾo paɾa koloɾeaɾ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "coloring book" is translated into Spanish as libro para colorear. Wiktionary also lists libro de colorear.
Meaning: a type of book (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| libro para colorear | /libɾo paɾa koloɾeaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| libro de colorear | /libɾo de koloɾeaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase libro para colorear literally translates to "book for coloring".
Which one should you use?
While libro de colorear is used, libro para colorear is often preferred to emphasize the book's purpose or function (a book intended for the purpose of coloring).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, libro de colorear is more prevalent. In many Latin American countries, the phrase Libro de dibujos para pintar is commonly used. You may also see Libro de dibujos used as a common abbreviation for Libro de dibujos para pintar.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/libɾo paɾa koloɾeaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word libro comes from the Latin 'liber', which originally referred to the inner bark of a tree used for writing.
- While English uses the verb 'to color', many Spanish speakers prefer the verb pintar, which literally means 'to paint'.
- The word colorear uses the suffix -ear, which is a common way in Spanish to turn a noun like color into an action verb.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto mi libro de colorear?Have you seen my coloring book?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen a specific libro de colorear.Tatoeba #10360231 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10356538 by DJ_Saidez
- Cuando era niño, siempre llevaba un libro de colorear en mi mochila.When I was a child, I always carried a coloring book in my backpack.
- Mis hijos están pintando en su libro de dibujos para pintar.My children are coloring in their coloring book.
- María se compró un libro para colorear para relajarse durante las vacaciones.María bought a coloring book to relax during her vacation.
- Compré un libro para colorear de dinosaurios.I bought a dinosaur coloring book.
- Compré un libro para colorear para mi sobrina.I bought a coloring book for my niece.
- Este libro para colorear tiene dibujos de animales.This coloring book has drawings of animals.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a gift for a child.
- Javier¿Prefiere ella el libro para colorear o un cuento?Does she prefer the coloring book or a storybook?
- ElenaCreo que prefiere el libro para colorear.I think she prefers the coloring book.
- JavierEntonces, busquemos un libro para colorear muy bonito.Then, let's look for a very pretty coloring book.
- ElenaSí, ese será un regalo perfecto para ella.Yes, that will be a perfect gift for her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coloring book” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colorear, de, libro, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
