libra

pound

Libra

USAGE NOTE

When it refers to the zodiac sign, the plural of “libra” is “libra” or “libras.” The adjective "libra" is invariable, which means its form does not change according to the gender or number of the noun it describes.

libra(lee-brah)

feminine noun

1. (currency)

a. pound

¿Cuál es la tasa de cambio euro libra?

What's the euro to pound exchange rate?

2. (unit of measurement)

a. pound

Mi hermana adelgazó cinco libras.

My sister lost five pounds.

masculine or feminine noun

3. (person born under the sign of Libra)

a. Libra

El cumpleaños de Scott es en octubre; creo que es libra.

Scott's birthday is in October; I think he's a Libra.

b. Libran

Dicen que los libra chocan con los tauro.

Librans are said to clash with Taureans.

adjective

4. (born under the sign of Libra)

a. Libra (noun)

Mi maestro de biología es libra.

My biology teacher is a Libra.

b. Libran

Esmeralda es libra y Paco es escorpio.

Esmeralda is Libran and Paco is Scorpian.

libra

Noun

1. (zodiaco)

a. Libra

ser librato be (a) Libra

2. (persona)

(Spain)

a. Libran

3. (unidad de peso, moneda)

a. pound

libra esterlinapound sterling

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libra

1 (moneda) pound

libra esterlina pound sterling

2 (unidad de peso) pound

3 (Perú) (Hist) 10 soles note

note See culture box in entry kilo.

(Zodíaco) Libra; Libran

los libra son así that's what Libras o Librans are like

adjective

(Zodíaco) Libra; Libran

soy libra I'm (a) Libra; I'm a Libran