cuaderno de ejercicios
/kwadeɾno de exeɾθiθjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'workbook' is translated into Spanish as cuaderno de ejercicios.
This term refers to a book used by a student.
Meaning: book used by a student (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'notebook of exercises'.
Which one should you use?
While cuaderno de ejercicios specifically refers to a workbook with tasks, the word cuaderno alone simply means a blank notebook. Additionally, libro de ejercicios is a common alternative used to describe a workbook, especially if it is a bound book rather than a thin notebook.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwadeɾno de exeɾθiθjos/
Did you know?
- The word cuaderno is actually a mathematical ghost, originating from the Latin word quaternus, meaning 'four each'. It refers to the way paper was traditionally folded into four sheets to create a booklet.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, students use a cuaderno with a specific grid of small squares called cuadriculado for math workbooks.
- While cuaderno is used for a workbook, the term cuaderno de bitácora refers specifically to a ship's logbook.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar un cuaderno de ejercicios para la clase de español.I need to buy a workbook for the Spanish class.
- El profesor nos pidió comprar un libro de actividades para práctica adicional.The teacher asked us to buy a workbook for additional practice.
- ¿Me prestas tu cuadernillo de ejercicios de matemáticas?Can you lend me your math workbook?
- Necesito comprar un cuaderno de ejercicios nuevo.I need to buy a new workbook.
- El cuaderno de ejercicios está en la mochila.The workbook is in the backpack.
- Escribe las respuestas en tu cuaderno de ejercicios.Write the answers in your workbook.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in a library studying together.
- Alejandro¿Tienes el cuaderno de ejercicios de inglés?Do you have the English workbook?
- SofíaSí, lo tengo aquí en la mesa.Yes, I have it here on the table.
- AlejandroPerfecto, busquemos la página diez.Perfect, let's look for page ten.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, vamos a trabajar.Okay, let's work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuaderno, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
