dos libras
/dos libɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two pounds" is translated into Spanish as dos libras.
dos libras is used to denote a measurement of weight equal to two units of sixteen ounces each. Depending on the context, the word libras can also refer to the British currency, pounds sterling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun libras is the plural form used to agree with the number dos. If the quantity is only one, the noun becomes singular, as in una libra.
How do you pronounce it?
/dos libɾas/
Did you know?
- In astrology and law, the word libra does not refer to a weight but to the 'scales' or 'balance' used as a symbol of justice.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a libra is colloquially treated as exactly 500 grams, which is slightly more than the standard imperial pound.
- The Spanish word dos is a linguistic cousin to the Persian word دو, as both descend from the same ancient root.
Examples in context
- El paquete pesa dos libras.The package weighs two pounds.
- Necesito comprar dos libras de carne.I need to buy two pounds of meat.
- Necesito dos libras de carne.I need two pounds of meat.
- ¿Cuesta más de dos libras?Does it cost more than two pounds?
- Dame dos libras de café, por favor.Give me two pounds of coffee, please.
Example conversation
At a local grocery store.
- LucíaHola, quiero dos libras de manzanas.Hello, I want two pounds of apples.
- DanielMuy bien, Lucía. ¿Algo más?Very well, Lucía. Anything else?
- LucíaNo, gracias. Solo eso.No, thanks. Just that.
- DanielPerfecto, aquí tienes.Perfect, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
