Libra

pound; pound sterling; Libra zodiac signnoun

Alternative meanings

A unit of weight equivalent to a pound. Depending on context, it can also refer to the pound sterling currency or the zodiac sign Libra.

Pronunciation

LEEB-rah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish “libra”. In weight contexts it relates to timbang; in money, to currency; in astrology, to zodiako.

Variants or conjugations

libra; pound sterling; Libra zodiac sign; pound

Related words and expressions

weight; kilo; gram; money; zodiac

Meaning and usage notes

When talking about weight, “libra” means pound. To avoid confusion, use “libra nga gibug-aton” for a pound of weight or “libra esterlina” for the currency.