Llibre

Llibre is the Catalan word for a book, referring to a printed or bound work that contains written text or images intended to be read. In modern usage, it encompasses both traditional paper books and digital publications in electronic formats.

The term derives from Latin liber and is written in Catalan with a double L, reflecting its distinctive phonology. In everyday grammar, the definite singular is el llibre and the plural is els llibres. The word can appear in phrases such as llegir un llibre (to read a book) or presentar un llibre per a la lectura.

In its cultural context, the concept of the llibre is central to Catalan literature, education, and publishing. It is used across libraries, schools, editors, and bookstores to denote any bounded work intended for reading, from novels and essays to manuals and anthologies. The language distinguishes the book itself from the act of reading, but both are closely linked in discussions of literacy and culture.

Llibre is also used as a surname in Catalan-speaking areas. As a family name, it may appear in historical or contemporary records and can be encountered outside Catalan-speaking communities through migration and translation of documents.

See also: Libro, Livre, Bibliography.