livro vs volume
Portuguese word comparison
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| livro | volume |
|---|---|
/LEE-vro/ noun | /voh-LUH-mee/ noun |
| book; a set of printed or written pages bound together | a book, especially as one physical part of a work or a numbered book in a series |
How they differ
"Volume" often refers to a single bound part of a larger work, such as one book in a set or series. It can also sound more technical or formal than "livro" when talking about publications.
When to use each
When to use livro: Use "livro" when you mean a book in the usual, general sense.
When to use volume: Use "volume" when you mean one specific part of a multi-book work or want a more formal publishing term.
Side-by-side examples
- Esse livro faz parte de uma trilogia.
(This book is part of a trilogy.) - Esse volume faz parte de uma trilogia.
(This volume is part of a trilogy.)
Register & nuance: "Volume" is more formal and common in publishing, library, and academic contexts than "livro".