textbook

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtekstbʊk/ AmE /ˈtekstbʊk/

noun en → es

1 EDUCATION [singular] A2

a book used by students to study a subject or prepare for an exam

libro de texto, libro escolar

  • textbook on something

Collocations textbook on biology · textbook for English class

  • She bought a new textbook for her history course.

    Ella compró un nuevo libro de texto para su curso de historia.

2 GUIDANCE [singular] B1

a book or document that provides guidance on a particular subject, often used in business or professional contexts

manual, guía, libro de instrucciones

  • textbook on something

Collocations textbook on management · textbook for software development

  • The company's new employee handbook is a textbook on workplace policies.

    El nuevo manual del empleado de la empresa es una guía sobre las políticas laborales.