Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Liberal (en. Liberal)

    /li-be-ral/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person or an ideology that favors individual freedom and social change.
    The liberal party defends civil rights and individual liberties.
    El partido liberal defiende los derechos civiles y las libertades individuales.
    That shows a favorable disposition towards change and innovation.
    His liberal approach to education has improved the school system.
    Su enfoque liberal hacia la educación ha mejorado el sistema escolar.
    That is generous or abundant.
    He always makes donations generously to charitable organizations.
    Siempre hace donaciones liberalmente a organizaciones benéficas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'liberalis', which means 'belonging to a free man'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    liberalism
    Political doctrine that promotes individual freedom and the limitation of state power.
    liberalismo
    liberal opinion
    Point of view that is based on the promotion of rights and freedoms.
    opinión liberal

    Related Words

    liberality
    Quality of being generous.
    liberalidad
    liberalizer
    Tending to liberalize or make freer.
    liberalizador

    Slang Meanings

    Informal use to describe someone who easily accepts new ideas.
    He is so liberal that he always agrees with any modern proposal.
    Es tan liberal que siempre está de acuerdo con cualquier propuesta moderna.
    In some contexts, it can have a negative connotation, alluding to a lack of principles.
    Some don't like that he is so liberal; they think he lacks values.
    A algunos no les gusta que sea tan liberal, piensan que carece de valores.