cuaderno (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/kwaˈðeɾ.no/

Translation Options into English

• Notebook
• Exercise book
• Notepad

Meaning and Usage

The word "cuaderno" refers to a bound book or pad of paper used for writing, drawing, or taking notes. It is commonplace in educational settings, used by students for taking notes, completing homework, or drawing. "Cuaderno" can be found in both oral and written contexts, but it tends to be more frequently used in written communication, especially within academic and formal settings.

Example Sentences

1. El cuaderno que compré es de tapa dura.
   (The notebook I bought has a hard cover.)

2. Siempre llevo un cuaderno en mi bolso para anotar ideas.
   (I always carry a notebook in my bag to jot down ideas.)

3. Mis clases requieren que tenga varios cuadernos para diferentes asignaturas.
   (My classes require that I have several notebooks for different subjects.)

Idiomatic Expressions

While "cuaderno" itself is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in certain contexts related to education and writing. Below are some phrases that incorporate the term in broader educational themes:

1. Llenar un cuaderno.
   (To fill up a notebook.)
   Example: He estado escribiendo tanto que he llenado un cuaderno entero.
   (I've been writing so much that I've filled an entire notebook.)

2. Pasar de un cuaderno a otro.
   (To switch from one notebook to another.)
   Example: Siempre paso de un cuaderno a otro cuando cambio de materia.
   (I always switch from one notebook to another when I change subjects.)

3. Cuaderno de bitácora.
   (Logbook.)
   Example: El capitán registró todos los eventos en su cuaderno de bitácora.
   (The captain recorded all events in his logbook.)

Etymology

The term "cuaderno" derives from the Latin word "quaternus," which means "four each" and refers to the fact that many notebooks are made from sheets of paper folded in fours. The usage evolved over time in the Spanish language to signify a collection of such sheets bound together.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Bloc - Carpeta (in some regions, though "carpeta" can also mean "folder")

Antonyms: - A menudo no tiene un antónimo directo, pero podría considerarse "papel suelto" (loose paper) en contextos educativos donde se prefiera la organización formal.
(There isn't a direct antonym, but "loose paper" could be considered in educational contexts where formal organization is preferred.)