cuaderno
/kwaˈdeɾno/
The Spanish phrase for 'copy book' is cuaderno.
A cuaderno refers to a notebook that students use for writing down lessons and completing exercises.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwaˈdeɾno/
Did you know?
- The word cuaderno shares its roots with the English word 'quarter', both tracing back to the Latin 'quaternus' meaning 'four'.
- The term cuaderno de bitácora refers to a ship's logbook, and this maritime term is now used to describe a digital blog used for tracking project progress.
- In many Spanish-speaking schools, students must use specific types of cuaderno based on the subject, such as cuaderno de cuadros with a grid for mathematics and cuaderno de rayas with lines for language arts.
Examples in context
- Necesito un cuaderno nuevo para la clase.I need a new notebook for class.
- Escribe la fecha en tu cuaderno.Write the date in your notebook.
- El cuaderno está sobre la mesa.The notebook is on the table.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are studying together in a library.
- Elena¿Tienes un cuaderno que me prestes?Do you have a notebook you can lend me?
- AlejandroSí, tengo un cuaderno extra aquí.Yes, I have an extra notebook here.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
- AlejandroDe nada, Elena, espero que te sirva.You're welcome, Elena, I hope it helps you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cuaderno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuaderno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
