bibliotecario
/bibljoteˈkaɾjo/
The Spanish word for librarian is bibliotecario.
bibliotecario refers to a person who cares for the publications and materials in a library.
Meaning: one who cares for the publications etc. in a library (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from biblioteca (library) and the suffix -ario, which denotes a person or place associated with something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is bibliotecaria. The plural masculine form is bibliotecarios, which is also used when referring to a mixed-gender group of librarians.
How do you pronounce it?
/bibljoteˈkaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The root of bibliotecario relates to the city of Byblos in Lebanon, which was the ancient center for the trade of papyrus.
- A person who sells books in a shop is not a bibliotecario but a librero. Using bibliotecario for a bookseller would be a mistake.
- The Greek origin of the term suggests that a 'librarian' was originally someone who managed 'scrolls' rather than modern bound books.
Examples in context
- Nunca podré cumplir mi sueño de llegar a ser bibliotecario.I'll never be able to fulfill my dream of becoming a librarian.This sentence shows how to express a dream of becoming a bibliotecario.Tatoeba #10187589 by Seael, translation #10921668 by Luornu
- Tomás es bibliotecario.Tom is a librarian.This sentence is used to state someone's profession as a bibliotecario.Tatoeba #5045732 by don_ramon, translation #6697479 by Hybrid
- El bibliotecario catalogó los libros nuevos.The librarian cataloged the new books.This sentence demonstrates the use of bibliotecario as the subject performing an action.Tatoeba #12029046 by Amastan, translation #11879664 by Amastan
- Me gustaría hablar con el bibliotecario, por favor.I would like to speak with the librarian, please.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their friend's job.
- AlejandroJuan es un bibliotecario muy dedicado.Juan is a very dedicated librarian.
- María¿De verdad trabaja como bibliotecario?Does he really work as a librarian?
- AlejandroSí, es un bibliotecario excelente.Yes, he is an excellent librarian.
- MaríaQué bien por él.That's great for him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bibliotecario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bibliotecario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
