libra
pound
noun LEE-brah Less Common
Origin: From Latin libra ('scales, unit of weight'), also the origin of the symbol £.
Also means
pound sterling
Usage Note
Libra means both the unit of weight (pound, approx. 0.45 kg) and the British currency (libra esterlina). It is also the zodiac sign Libra. Do not confuse with libro ('book') — the two are unrelated despite the similar spelling.
Examples
"Pesa diez libras más de lo normal."
Natural Translation
She weighs ten pounds more than normal.
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