Liberación (en. Release)

/li.βe.ɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of freeing someone or something from fear, a difficult situation, or oppression.
The liberation of the prisoners was celebrated throughout the community.
La liberación de los prisioneros fue celebrada por toda la comunidad.
Process by which independence or freedom is achieved for a group or nation.
The liberation of the homeland was the result of years of struggle.
La liberación de la patria fue el resultado de años de lucha.
Action of releasing a person or being in captivity.
The liberation of endangered animals is crucial for conservation.
La liberación de los animales en peligro es crucial para la conservación.

Etymology

From Latin 'liberatio', which comes from 'liberare' meaning to free.

Common Phrases and Expressions

women's liberation
Movement that seeks equal rights between men and women.
liberación femenina
liberation of the masses
Process of freeing a large group of people from oppression or injustice.
liberación de las masas
process of liberation
Set of actions that lead to the freedom or independence of an individual or collective.
proceso de liberación

Related Words

free
Not being imprisoned or restricted.
libre
liberator
Person or thing that liberates.
liberador
freedom
State of being free.
libertad

Slang Meanings

To free oneself from emotional burden.
After talking to his friend, he felt a complete liberation.
Después de hablar con su amigo, se sintió en una completa liberación.
To get rid of something that weighs you down.
The trip was a release from all his worries.
El viaje fue una liberación de todas sus preocupaciones.