libreta

Libreta is a Spanish noun meaning a small book or booklet. It is derived from libro (book) with the diminutive suffix -eta, signaling a compact, portable object used for writing or recording information. The term covers a range of small books that people carry for notes, records, or personal data.

Common uses vary by country but generally include several types of notebooks and ledgers. A libreta de notas or libreta de ejercicios refers to a school or personal notebook used for writing, homework, or notes. A libreta de direcciones denotes an address book or contact list. In everyday speech, the word can simply refer to a compact notebook or notepad.

In financial contexts, especially in many Latin American countries, a bank passbook is called a libreta de ahorros or libreta bancaria. This is a small book issued by a bank to record deposits, withdrawals, and the account balance, traditionally used before the widespread adoption of digital banking.

In health-related contexts, a vacuna or vaccination record is kept in a libreta sanitaria or libreta de vacunas, which documents immunizations and medical visits. Other regional uses include libreta escolar for school records or grade books and various logbooks in administrative or inventory settings.

regional variations and terminology may favor other terms such as cuaderno (notebook) or carnet (card or booklet) in related contexts. Despite the rise of digital records, the concept of a tangible libreta remains common in everyday language for referring to physical notebooks, ledgers, or record-keeping booklets.