biblioteca
library
noun beeb-lyoh-TEH-kah Rare
Origin: From Greek bibliotheke, from biblion (book) + theke (chest, place).
Also means
bookcase
Usage Note
Biblioteca is the building or institution where books are borrowed — a library. The word for a bookshop is la libreria, which is a classic false friend. Likewise, la libreria can also mean a bookcase or bookshelf, so context matters.
Examples
"Studio ogni giorno in biblioteca."
Natural Translation
I study in the library every day.
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