la
feminine
/βiβljoˈteka/
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Translation
library
Word origin
From Latin bibliotheca, from Greek bibliotheke ('book store'), combining biblion ('book') with theke ('case, repository'). English 'bibliography' and 'Bible' share the Greek biblion.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- bibliotheke
- English cognates
- bibliography, Bible
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralbibliotecas
Examples
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I am going to the library to study this afternoon.
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The town library is small but good.
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In the library you have to speak quietly.
prestado .
I borrowed a book from the library.
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My father has a huge library at home.
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