Libres (en. Free)

/ˈlibɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Not imprisoned or restrained.
The prisoners were released and are now free.
Los prisioneros fueron liberados y ahora son libres.
Not belonging to anyone; independent.
Indigenous peoples fight for their free territories.
Los pueblos indígenas luchan por sus territorios libres.
Not subject to restrictions.
In this class, students can express their ideas freely.
En esta clase, los estudiantes pueden expresar sus ideas de manera libres.

Etymology

From Latin 'liber', which means 'free, independent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be free from
Not having responsibility or burden over something.
estar libres de
free will
Ability to make decisions freely.
libre albedrío
to do something freely
To perform an action without pressure or restrictions.
hacer algo libremente

Related Words

freedom
Condition of being free.
libertad
to free
To make someone or something free.
liberar
libertine
Acting with complete freedom in their behaviors.
libertino

Slang Meanings

To be available or not occupied.
Today I am free, so I can help you.
Hoy estoy libres, así que puedo ayudarte.
To have the freedom to act.
She is free to decide what she wants to do with her life.
Ella es libres para decidir lo que quiere hacer con su vida.