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"Book" in Italian: libro
il libro
Book in Italian is il libro (eel LEE-broh), masculine: un libro, i libri. A bookstore is una libreria.
In a bookstore
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How to pronounce libro
Say it
eel LEE-broh
/ˈli.bro/
LEE-broh, stress on LEE. The i is clear. Libri is LEE-bree.
"Book" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il libro | the book Any book as a thing. | Any book as a thing. |
| un libro | a book Buying or recommending one. | Buying or recommending one. |
| i libri | the books Shelves, lists, homework piles. | Shelves, lists, homework piles. |
| libreria | bookstore Where you buy books. | Where you buy books. |
How to use libro in real life
- 1In a bookstore
Cerco un libro di viaggio sull'Italia.
I'm looking for a travel book about Italy.
Un libro di + topic.
- 2On the sofa
Sto leggendo un libro molto bello.
I'm reading a really good book.
Leggere un libro is the set verb pair.
- 3Packing a bag
Metto due libri nello zaino.
I'm putting two books in the backpack.
Libri for more than one.
Mistakes English speakers make with libro
Incorrect: La libro è interessante.
Correct: Il libro è interessante.
Libro is masculine: il libro.
Incorrect: Compro tre libro.
Correct: Compro tre libri.
Plural of libro is libri.
Good to know
Italians still browse librerie as social spaces, and school kids lug piles of libri home. Asking hai un libro da consigliarmi? is a friendly way to start a chat.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a novel for the train
ChatPal
Hai già un libro per il viaggio?
Do you already have a book for the trip?
You
No. Mi serve un libro leggero, non troppo lungo.
No. I need a light book, not too long.
ChatPal
Prova questo libro: è una storia semplice.
Try this book: it's a simple story.
You
Perfetto. Prendo anche un libro in italiano facile.
Perfect. I'll also take an easy Italian book.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Book" in Italian
What is the plural of libro?
I libri.
Is libro masculine?
Yes: il libro, un libro.
What is a bookstore called?
Una libreria. A library for borrowing is una biblioteca.
How do I say I'm reading a book?
Sto leggendo un libro.
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