Libra

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See also: libra and librá

English

Signs of the Zodiac
Virgo Scorpio
English Wikipedia has an article about Libra.
The constellation Libra

Etymology

From Latin lībra (scales, balance).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Libra (symbol ︎)

  1. (astronomy) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
  2. (astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

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Noun

Libra (plural Libras)

  1. Someone with a Libra star sign

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Zodiac signs in English (layout · text)
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer
Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio
Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

Noun

Libra f

  1. (astrology) Libra (astrological sign)
  2. (astronomy) Libra (constellation)

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Zodiac signs in Portuguese (layout · text)
Áries/Carneiro Touro Gémeos/Gêmeos Câncer/Caranguejo
Leão Virgem Libra/Balança Escorpião
Sagitário Capricórnio Aquário/Aquarius Peixes

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlibɾa/
  • Rhymes: -ibɾa
  • Syllabification: Li‧bra

Proper noun

Libra f

  1. (astronomy, astrology) Libra (constellation)
  2. (astrology) Libra (astrological sign)

Related terms

See also

Zodiac signs in Spanish · signo del zodíaco (layout · text)
Aries Tauro Géminis Cáncer
Leo Virgo Libra Escorpio
Sagitario Capricornio Acuario Piscis

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Libra, from Latin lībra (scales, balance).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlibɾa/,
  • Hyphenation: Li‧bra

Noun

Libra (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜒᜊ᜔ᜇ)

  1. (astronomy) Libra (constellation)
    Synonyms: Timbangan, (neologism) Talaro
  2. (astrology) Libra (zodiac sign)
    Synonyms: Timbangan, (neologism) Talaro

See also

Zodiac signs in Tagalog · signo ng sodyako (layout · text)
Aryes, Tupa Tauro, Damulag Heminis, Kambal Kanser, Alimango
Leo, Halimaw Birgo, Dalaga Libra, Timbangan Eskorpiyo, Alakdan
Sahitaryo, Mamamana Kaprikorniyo, Kambing Akwaryo, Manunubig Pisis, Isda

Further reading

  • Libra”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018