Absoluta (en. Absolute)

/abso'lu.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no limitation or restriction.
Her self-confidence was absolute.
Su confianza en sí misma era absoluta.
That is total or complete.
Absolute truth is not always easy to find.
La verdad absoluta no siempre es fácil de encontrar.
That does not admit discussion.
The judge's ruling was absolute and unappealable.
El fallo del juez fue absoluto e inapelable.

Etymology

From Latin 'absolutus', past participle of 'absolvere', meaning 'to free' or 'to undo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolute truth
A truth that is considered unquestionable.
verdad absoluta
absolute authority
Power without limitations or restrictions.
autoridad absoluta
in absolute terms
Considering something in a total and complete manner.
en términos absolutos

Related Words

absolutism
Political system in which power is concentrated in a single individual or group.
absolutismo
absolution
Forgiveness or release from a burden or duty.
absolución

Slang Meanings

In a context of full trust.
What you say is absolute between us.
Lo que dices es absoluto entre nosotros.
When something is definitely true.
There is no doubt, that is absolute.
No hay duda, eso es absoluto.