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libre

free

adjective LEE-breh Common

Also means

available

Usage Note

Libre conveys both freedom (un país libre) and availability/vacancy (¿Está libre este asiento?). It is distinct from gratis, which means 'free of charge' — libre never means 'at no cost'. The phrase tiempo libre means 'free time' and de libre acceso means 'open access'.

Examples

"Tienes el fin de semana libre."

Natural Translation

You have the weekend free.

Literal Translation

You-have the weekend free

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