libras
/libɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pounds" is translated into Spanish as libras.
libras is used to denote the unit of weight primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
How do you pronounce it?
/libɾas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American markets, una libra is used colloquially to refer to a half-kilogram, even though a true pound is approximately 453 grams.
- The term libra is also the name of the zodiac sign 'Libra' in Spanish, which connects the concept of weight to the concept of balance in astrology.
- While libras refers to weight, the word for the currency 'pound' is also libra. In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the term libra esterlina to specifically distinguish the British currency from the unit of weight.
Examples in context
- Necesito bajar 5 libras.I need to lose five pounds.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to lose weight.Tatoeba #1619867 by marcelostockle, translation #1619779 by Spamster
- Él pesa cerca de 300 libras.He weighs about 300 pounds.This sentence is useful for stating a person's approximate weight.Tatoeba #1279863 by marcelostockle, translation #1183859 by Scott
- Tom perdió más de cien libras.Tom lost more than a hundred pounds.This sentence is useful for describing weight loss.Tatoeba #1628235 by marcelostockle, translation #1627027 by Spamster
- Mi equipaje pesa 50 libras.My luggage weighs 50 pounds.
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at the grocery store.
- ElenaEste paquete de harina pesa cinco libras.This bag of flour weighs five pounds.
- DanielEso es mucho, ¿para qué lo quieres?That is a lot, what do you want it for?
- ElenaVoy a hacer mucho pan hoy.I am going to make a lot of bread today.
- DanielEntonces necesitamos una bolsa más grande.Then we need a bigger bag.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
