librito

Librito is a Spanish noun that denotes a small book or booklet. It is the diminutive form of libro, formed with the suffix -ito, and it often conveys informality, affection, or practical compactness. The term is typically used for pocket editions, small manuals, or collections of brief texts rather than full-length works.

Usage examples are common in everyday language: “Este librito de recetas es muy práctico” or “un librito de cuentos para niños.” In product labeling, a librito can refer to a short manual or instruction leaflet included with a product, such as “un librito de instrucciones” or “un librito de garantía.”

Distinctions: librito emphasizes size and accessibility; it is distinct from libro (a full book) and libreta (a notebook or small ledger). It is also related to folleto, a pamphlet or brochure, but folleto usually denotes a non-bound printed piece rather than a bound volume. The exact nuance of librito varies across Spanish-speaking regions, and in some contexts it may be preferred for children’s literature or light fiction, while in others it denotes any small, inexpensive edition.

See also: libro, cuaderno, libreta, folleto, bolsillo.