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Book
01
libro
a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them
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I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.
Siempre llevo un libro en mi bolsa para poder leer durante mi viaje o cuando tenga tiempo libre.
I love reading books; they transport me to different worlds and ignite my imagination.
Me encanta leer libros; me transportan a diferentes mundos y encienden mi imaginación.
02
the sacred texts of the Christian faith
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He swore on the Book before giving testimony.
The priest read from the Book during mass.
03
a written or printed work published as a bound volume
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She 's writing a book about the history of computing.
His latest book explores the psychology of decision-making.
04
a compilation of known information about a subject or person
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The police kept a book on all major suspects.
That reference book lists every known species of bird in the region.
05
the written text of a play or other dramatic work used for rehearsal or performance
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The actors studied the book before rehearsals began.
The director made notes throughout the book of the play.
06
a set of sheets such as tickets or stamps fastened together along one edge
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He bought a book of stamps at the post office.
She carried a book of raffle tickets to sell at the event.
07
a principal division of an extended written work
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The novel is divided into three books
The Republic consists of ten books.
08
a set of established rules or standards used as a basis for decisions
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Every move in this company must follow the book.
The accountant insisted on doing things strictly by the book.
09
a set of playing cards meeting the rules of a particular card game
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In rummy, a book consists of three or four cards of the same rank.
He collected a book of kings before the final hand.
10
libro, registro contable
the official record of financial transactions and accounts for a business, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting documents
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The accountant diligently updated the company 's book to reflect the latest financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
El contable actualizó diligentemente el libro de la empresa para reflejar las últimas transacciones financieras, asegurando la precisión y el cumplimiento de los estándares contables.
As part of the annual audit, the external auditor thoroughly examined the company 's books to verify the accuracy of the financial statements.
Como parte de la auditoría anual, el auditor externo examinó minuciosamente los libros de la empresa para verificar la exactitud de los estados financieros.
to book
01
reservar
to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.
Transitive
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I need to book a flight to New York for next week's business meeting.
Necesito reservar un vuelo a Nueva York para la reunión de negocios de la próxima semana.
She booked a hotel room in advance to ensure she had a place to stay during her vacation.
Ella reservó una habitación de hotel con anticipación para asegurarse de tener un lugar donde quedarse durante sus vacaciones.
02
to arrange or reserve someone for a performance, appearance, or service
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The agency booked the band for a summer festival.
The theater booked a famous actor for the lead role.
03
to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records
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The detective insists on booking all offenses promptly.
Every arrest must be booked in the official records.
04
largarse, salir pitando
to leave or depart quickly, often to avoid something or when a situation becomes undesirable
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As soon as the awkward conversation started, he decided to book it out of there.
Tan pronto como comenzó la conversación incómoda, decidió largarse de allí.
She did n't like the vibe at the party, so she booked as soon as she could.
No le gustó el ambiente de la fiesta, así que se largó tan pronto como pudo.
Árbol Léxico
bookable
bookish
booklet
book
