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libertad

freedom

noun lee-behr-TAHD Less Common
People & Society Politics

Origin: From Latin libertas, from liber (free).

Also means

liberty

Usage Note

Libertad follows the -tad/-dad/-idad pattern and is always feminine. Libertad de expresión ('freedom of speech') is a fixed phrase. The adjective libre ('free') shares the Latin root. En libertad means 'free, at liberty' — poner en libertad is 'to release (a prisoner)'. Don't confuse with gratis or libre when meaning 'free of charge'.

Examples

"La libertad de prensa es fundamental."

Natural Translation

Freedom of the press is fundamental.

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