anuario
/aˈnwaɾjo/masculine
The English word 'yearbook' is translated into Spanish as anuario. Wiktionary also lists anuario escolar.
Meaning: publication compiled by the graduating class (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| anuario | /aˈnwaɾjo/ | masculine |
| anuario escolar | /anwaɾjo eskolaɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a publication compiled by a graduating class. While anuario can refer to any annual publication, the phrase anuario escolar specifically specifies a school yearbook.
What does it mean word for word?
The word anuario is derived from año (year), meaning a publication that covers a single year.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of anuario is los anuarios.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈnwaɾjo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, students prefer a libro de firmas over an anuario escolar. Instead of a printed book of photos, classmates use this 'signature book' to write personal messages and memories for one another.
- The word anuario shares the same Latin root as the English word 'anniversary', as both derive from annus meaning 'year'.
- While anuario escolar focuses on students, a professional anuario can function as a specialized directory. In these contexts, it acts more like a yearly phone book for an association than a commemorative album.
Examples in context
- En nuestra institución educativa, cada año publicamos un libro de fin de curso que sirve como una recopilación de los eventos y logros del año escolar.In our educational institution, we publish a yearbook every year that serves as a compilation of the events and achievements of the school year.
- ¿Tienes el álbum del colegio del año pasado? Quiero ver las fotos y los mensajes que dejaron mis amigos.Do you have last year's yearbook? I want to see the pictures and messages left by my friends.
- Compré el anuario de la escuela.I bought the school yearbook.
- ¿Dónde está el anuario de este año?Where is this year's yearbook?
- El anuario tiene muchas fotos divertidas.The yearbook has many funny photos.
Example conversation
Two former students are looking through old school memories.
- María¿Tienes el anuario de nuestra graduación?Do you have our graduation yearbook?
- JavierSí, lo tengo en la caja.Yes, I have it in the box.
- María¡Qué bien! Quiero ver las fotos.Great! I want to see the photos.
- JavierMira, aquí está tu foto.Look, here is your photo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yearbook” translations and entries anuario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anuario, escolar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
