A library visit may involve registration as well as borrowing questions.

The idea

Ask which document is needed for a card, how many books may be borrowed and for how long, and whether renewal is available online.

Examples

  • Quisiera hacerme el carné de la biblioteca.I would like to get a library card.
  • ¿Qué documento necesito?What document do I need?
  • ¿Cuántos libros puedo llevar en préstamo?How many books can I borrow?
  • ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el préstamo?How long does the loan last?
  • ¿Puedo renovarlo por internet?Can I renew it online?
  • ¿Dónde devuelvo los libros?Where do I return the books?

Read-aloud uses a synthetic Spanish voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.

Watch out

Rules and terminology differ by library and region; tarjeta or carnet may also refer to a card. Ask the local library for its conditions.

Try it yourself

  1. Ask which document is needed. ¿Qué ___ necesito? (documento / libro)

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    documento

    Documento asks which identification document is needed.

  2. Ask to extend the current loan. ¿Puedo ___ por internet? (renovarlo / reservarlo)

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    renovarlo

    Renovarlo means renewing the existing loan.

  3. Ask where to return the books. ¿Dónde ___ los libros? (devuelvo / compro)

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    devuelvo

    Devuelvo asks where to return the books.

Use it today

Role-play requesting a library card and asking how to renew and return a book.