Liberar (en. Free)

/liβeˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To release or undo control over a person or thing.
The government decided to release the political prisoners.
El gobierno decidió liberar a los presos políticos.
To exempt someone from an obligation or burden.
The manager decided to free employees from working weekends.
El director decidió liberar a los empleados de trabajar los fines de semana.
To set free from restrictions, conditions, or limitations.
The road was cleared after the storm.
Fue liberada la carretera tras la tormenta.

Etymology

From the Latin liberare, which means to make free.

Common Phrases and Expressions

liberate the mind
To get rid of thoughts or worries.
liberar la mente
release energy
To make energy available for use.
liberar energía
relieve tension
To relieve accumulated stress or tension.
liberar tensión

Related Words

freedom
State of being free.
libertad
liberator
One who liberates, especially in a context of war or struggle.
libertador
liberation
Action of liberating.
liberación

Slang Meanings

To free someone from a difficult situation.
I freed him from his toxic relationship.
Lo liberé de su relación tóxica.
To let someone act their own way without restrictions.
I decided to let my children do whatever they want for the weekend.
Decidí liberar a mis hijos para que hagan lo que quieran el fin de semana.