Libertino (en. Libertine)

/li.berˈti.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who engages in a life of excess and libertinism.
The libertine is known for his wild parties.
El libertino es conocido por sus fiestas descontroladas.
A person who acts without considering moral and social norms.
In the novel, the protagonist is a libertine who despises conventions.
En la novela, el protagonista es un libertino que desprecia las convenciones.
A man who seeks unrestricted gratifications and leads a hedonistic life.
The libertine spent his days at lavish banquets and excesses.
El libertino pasaba sus días en lujosos banquetes y excesos.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'libertinus', which means 'free' or 'libertine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

libertine life
A lifestyle characterized by a lack of restrictions and moral norms.
vida libertina
libertinism
Excess in behavior, especially related to sexuality and pleasure.
libertinaje
libertine acts
Behaviors that violate established moral norms.
actos libertinos

Related Words

freedom
The state of being free in a more general context.
libertad
licentious
One who has behavior corresponding to freedom without limits.
licencioso
hedonist
A person who pursues pleasure as the primary goal of life.
hedonista

Slang Meanings

A person who only seeks pleasure
That guy is a libertine; he's always looking for a new adventure.
Ese chico es un libertino, siempre está en busca de una nueva aventura.
Someone who lives on the margins of social norms
In his youth, he was a libertine who challenged conventions.
En su juventud, fue un libertino que desafiaba las convenciones.