paperback

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BrE /ˈpeɪ.pə.bæk/ AmE /ˈpeɪ.pərˌbæk/

noun en → es

1 BOOK FORMAT [singular] A2

a book with a soft cover made of paper, usually less expensive than hardcover books

libro de bolsillo, libro en rústica

  • paperback edition

Collocations paperback version · paperback copy

  • I bought the paperback at a discount.

    Compré la versión en rústica con descuento.

2 DOCUMENT [singular] B1

a document or piece of paper containing written information, often used in an official context

papel oficial, documento

  • paperback form

Collocations fill out a paperback · submit the paperback

  • Please fill out this paperwork.

    Por favor, complete este documento.