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"Libros" is a form of "libro", a noun which is often translated as "book". "Revista" is a noun which is often translated as "magazine". Learn more about the difference between "libros" and "revista" below.
el libro(
lee
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broh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. book
Leer un libro es perderse en otro mundo.To read a book is to get lost in another world.
Esperamos una hora para que el autor firmara nuestra copia de su libro.We waited an hour for the author to sign our copy of his book.
la revista(
rreh
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bees
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (show)
a. revue
Bernadette se hizo famosa como actriz de revistas en Broadway.Bernadette became famous as an actress in Broadway revues.
b. variety show
Los alumnos de secundaria van a presentar una revista este sábado.The middle school students are going to put on a variety show this Saturday.
3. (review)
a. inspection
El jefe hizo una revista de sus empleados.The boss made an inspection of his employees.
4. (military)
a. muster
El general se dio cuenta que faltaron tres soldados a la revista.The general realized that three soldiers were missing from muster.
