biblia

Bible

noun BEE-blyah Rare

Origin: Greek biblia (books), from byblos (papyrus)

Also means

bible (authoritative text)

Usage Note

Biblia with a capital B refers to the Christian or Hebrew scriptures; lowercase biblia is used figuratively for any definitive reference work — la biblia del diseñador (the designer's bible). It is always feminine. The adjective bíblico means 'biblical.' Note the written accent on bíblico but not on Biblia itself.

Examples

"La Biblia es el libro más traducido de la historia."

Natural Translation

The Bible is the most translated book in history.

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