Library visit

Question

How does one say "check out" a library book. As in, "You need to check that book out before you leave." Thanks.

Answer 1

I think the verb you want to use is retirar, although there are probably regional differences.

"Necesita retirar ese libro antes de salir." (Formal command, You need to check out that book before leaving.)

"Se necesita retirar el libro antes de salir". (More polite, "One must check out the book before leaving.

Apparently, in Spain, it's retirar o sacar. Como dije antes, estoy seguro que hay diferencias regionales. Mira esto:

Retirar

Excelente. Perfecto. Gracias. - Mechtilde, Jan 25, 2012

Answer 2

If I understand well, you need the verb registrar, since you want to take it with you. Am I right?

Necesita registrar ese libro antes de salir.

Como dije antes, estoy seguro que hay diferencias regionales. - Jeremias, Jan 23, 2012