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42 Spanish Phrases for the Library and Reading Room

42 compact Spanish phrases for getting a library card, borrowing books, using the catalog, following reading-room rules, printing, renewals, and study rooms.

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Library card

  • 01

    Quisiera solicitar un carné.

    I would like to apply for a card.

  • 02

    ¿Qué documento necesito?

    What ID do I need?

  • 03

    Traje comprobante de domicilio.

    I brought proof of address.

  • 04

    Perdí mi tarjeta de biblioteca.

    I lost my library card.

  • 05

    ¿Puedo usar la biblioteca sin carné?

    Can I use the library without a card?

  • 06

    Necesito actualizar mi dirección.

    I need to update my address.

  • 07

    ¿El carné es gratuito?

    Is the card free?

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Borrowing and returning

  • 08

    Quisiera tomar prestado este libro.

    I would like to borrow this book.

  • 09

    ¿Cuántos libros puedo llevarme?

    How many books can I borrow?

  • 10

    ¿Cuánto tiempo puedo tenerlo?

    How long can I keep it?

  • 11

    ¿Está disponible para préstamo?

    Is it available to borrow?

  • 12

    Quiero devolver estos libros.

    I want to return these books.

  • 13

    Lo entregué tarde.

    I returned it late.

  • 14

    ¿Hay buzón de devolución?

    Is there a return box?

Catalog and shelves

  • 15

    Busco este título.

    I am looking for this title.

  • 16

    ¿Dónde está esta sección?

    Where is this section?

  • 17

    No encuentro el libro.

    I cannot find the book.

  • 18

    ¿Puede buscarlo en el catálogo?

    Can you look it up in the catalog?

  • 19

    ¿En qué estantería está?

    Which shelf is it on?

  • 20

    Necesito libros sobre historia.

    I need books about history.

  • 21

    ¿Hay versión digital?

    Is there a digital version?

Reading room rules

  • 22

    ¿Puedo estudiar aquí?

    Can I study here?

  • 23

    ¿Hay sala de lectura?

    Is there a reading room?

  • 24

    Necesito un lugar tranquilo.

    I need a quiet place.

  • 25

    ¿Se permite comer aquí?

    Is eating allowed here?

  • 26

    Pondré el móvil en silencio.

    I will put my phone on silent.

  • 27

    ¿Puedo reservar una mesa?

    Can I reserve a table?

  • 28

    Esta mesa está ocupada.

    This table is occupied.

Printing and scanning

  • 29

    Necesito imprimir un documento.

    I need to print a document.

  • 30

    ¿Dónde está la impresora?

    Where is the printer?

  • 31

    Quiero escanear estas páginas.

    I want to scan these pages.

  • 32

    ¿Cuánto cuesta una copia?

    How much does one copy cost?

  • 33

    La impresora no funciona.

    The printer is not working.

  • 34

    Necesito imprimir a doble cara.

    I need to print double-sided.

  • 35

    ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?

    Can I pay by card?

Renewals and help

  • 36

    Quiero renovar este préstamo.

    I want to renew this loan.

  • 37

    ¿Puedo renovarlo por internet?

    Can I renew it online?

  • 38

    Tengo una multa pendiente.

    I have an outstanding fine.

  • 39

    ¿Puedo reservar una sala?

    Can I reserve a room?

  • 40

    Necesito ayuda con la investigación.

    I need help with the research.

  • 41

    ¿Quién es el bibliotecario?

    Who is the librarian?

  • 42

    Gracias por su ayuda.

    Thank you for your help.

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