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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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