Libra
/ˈlibɾa/feminine
Libra is the Spanish word for the astrological sign Libra.
This term refers to the name of the astrological sign. In natural Spanish, it is common to use the phrase signo de Libra (sign of Libra) rather than just the name of the sign when discussing astrology.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la when referring to the sign itself.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlibɾa/
Did you know?
- In a financial context, libra esterlina is used to refer to the British Pound Sterling, separating the currency from the astrological sign.
- The word libra is a cognate of the Italian word lira, which was the official currency of Italy for many years.
- In Spanish, the word libra comes from the Latin word for both a 'Roman pound' and a 'scale'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, dígame la compatibilidad existente entre un hombre de signo capricornio con grupo sanguíneo B y una mujer de signo libra con grupo sanguíneo O.Please tell me the degree of compatibility between a type B Capricorn man and a type O Libra woman.This sentence is useful for seeing how to discuss the compatibility between a man of one sign and a woman of the sign Libra.Tatoeba #5040455 by Helio, translation #9944683 by shekitten
- Como Libra, suelo ser equilibrado y diplomático.As a Libra, I tend to be balanced and diplomatic.
- Me encanta el símbolo de las balanzas de Libra.I love the symbol of the Libra scales.
- El elemento de Libra es el aire, lo que refleja nuestra naturaleza comunicativa.Libra's element is air, which reflects our communicative nature.
- Ella es Libra.She is a Libra.
- Mi hermana es Libra.My sister is a Libra.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their zodiac signs.
- DanielElena, ¿cuál es tu signo?Elena, what is your sign?
- ElenaYo soy Libra, ¿y tú?I am a Libra, and you?
- DanielYo soy Leo.I am a Leo.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Leo y Libra se llevan bien.That's great! Leo and Libra get along well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “libra” translations and entries Libra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries libra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
