Independientes (en. Independent)
/independientes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not depend on something or someone.
Young people often seek an independent life.
Los jóvenes suelen buscar una vida independientes.
That enjoys autonomy or freedom.
This organization is independent and does not receive government funding.
Esta organización es independientes y no recibe fondos del gobierno.
That has its own character and does not relate to other things.
The committee's decisions are independent of those of the board.
Las decisiones del comité son independientes de las de la junta.
Etymology
From Latin 'independentem', which means 'not dependent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
independent at all costs
Wanting to maintain independence regardless of the circumstances.
independientes a toda costa
think independently
Forming one's own opinions without being influenced.
pensar de manera independiente
act independently
Making decisions on one's own.
actuar de manera independiente
Related Words
independence
State of being free from domination or control.
independencia
dependence
State of needing something or someone to function.
dependencia
autonomy
The ability of a group to govern itself.
autonomía
Slang Meanings
To be in your own things.
He is always in his own things; he is very independent.
Él siempre está en sus cosas, es muy independientes.
To not need help from anyone.
That girl is independent; she never asks for favors.
Esa chica es independientes, nunca pide favores.