biblioteca

library

noun bee-blyoh-TEH-kah Less Common

Origin: Greek 'bibliotheke'

Also means

bookcase

Usage Note

Biblioteca is a classic false friend with English 'library': it means a library (building or collection), NOT a bookshop. A bookshop is librería. The related librería false-friend trap catches many learners going the other way too (librería ≠ 'library'). Biblioteca also means a bookcase or bookshelf at home in everyday usage (la biblioteca del salón).

Examples

"Saco libros de la biblioteca cada semana."

Natural Translation

I borrow books from the library every week.

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