free

• Describe lo que no está bajo el control de alguien; que no requiere pago; disponible sin restricciones.

Describes something that is not under the control of another; not costing anything; available without restriction.

1. Not costing moneyA1formal

   Available without payment; costing nothing.

   gratis

   • The museum offers free admission on Sundays.
   • She received a free sample of the new perfume.
   • The app is free to download.

   Sinónimoscomplimentarycostlessfree of chargegratis

   Antónimoschargeablecostlyexpensivepaid

2. Not imprisoned or confinedA2formal

   Having personal liberty; not under the control of another.

   libre (no encarcelado)

   • The prisoner was set free after ten years.
   • Birds are free to fly wherever they want.
   • In a democracy, citizens are free to express their opinions.

   Sinónimosliberatedlooseunchainedunconfinedunfettereduntied

   Antónimosboundcaptiveconfinedimprisonedjailedrestrainedsubjugated

3. Not occupied or busyA2formal

   Available to be used or spent; not engaged in an activity.

   libre (no ocupado)

   • Are you free for lunch tomorrow?
   • I have a free hour between meetings.
   • The bathroom is free now.

   Sinónimosat leisureavailableidleunoccupied

   Antónimosbusyengagedoccupiedtakenunavailable

4. Without restrictionsB1formal

   Not limited or controlled; unrestricted.

   libre (sin restricciones)

   • You are free to choose any topic for your essay.
   • The internet allows for free exchange of ideas.
   • She felt free to speak her mind.

   Sinónimosindependentlooseunbounduncheckedunconstrainedunfetteredunlimitedunrestrainedunrestricted

   Antónimosboundcaptiveconfinedconstrainedcontrolledimprisonedlimitedrestrictedshackled

• Adverbio que significa «sin costo» o «de manera libre». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas sin restricciones ni pago.

An adverb meaning "without cost or payment" or "in a free manner." It is used to describe actions performed without restriction or expense.

1. Without costA1formal

   Without having to pay; at no charge.

   gratis

   • Children under five travel free on the bus.
   • The samples are given away free at the store.
   • You can download the app free of charge.

   Sinónimosfor freefree of chargegratis

2. Without restrictionA2formal

   In a way that is not confined or restricted.

   Libremente, sin restricción

   • The animals were allowed to roam free in the sanctuary.
   • The prisoner was set free after serving his sentence.
   • The kite flew free in the open sky.

   Sinónimosfreelylooselyopenlyunrestrainedly

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de libertad, ausencia de restricciones o control por parte de otro; se usa a menudo en contextos de independencia, gratuidad o disponibilidad.

A noun referring to the state of being free, unrestricted, or not under the control of another; often used in contexts of liberty, costlessness, or availability.

incontable

1. Without costA1informal

   Something that is given or available without payment.

   gratis

   • The samples are free for everyone.
   • You can get a free drink with your meal.
   • The concert was free to the public.

   Sinónimoscomplimentarycostlessfree of chargegratis

2. Not imprisoned or confinedA2formal

   A state of being released from captivity or restrictions.

   Libre

   • The prisoner was set free after ten years.
   • The bird flew free from its cage.
   • They fought for a free and independent nation.

   Sinónimosliberatedunchainedunconfinedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestricted

   Antónimoscaptiveconfinedimprisonedjailedrestrained

• Verbo que se utiliza para indicar la acción de liberar a alguien o algo de cautiverio, prisión, ataduras u obligaciones, o de hacer que algo quede disponible o exento.

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing someone or something from captivity, confinement, or obligation.

1. Release from captivityB1formal

   To set someone or something free from confinement, imprisonment, or restraint.

   Liberar

   • The activists worked to free the political prisoners.
   • The zookeepers freed the injured bird after it recovered.
   • The judge ordered the court to free the suspect due to lack of evidence.

   Sinónimosdeliverdischargeemancipatelet goliberatereleaserescueset freeunbindunchainunleash

   Antónimoscaptivatecaptureconfinedetainenslaveimprisonincarceratejailrestrainshackle

2. Remove obstacles or constraintsB2formal

   To make something available or accessible by removing restrictions or blockages.

   liberar

   • The plumber freed the clogged drain with a special tool.
   • She freed up some space on her hard drive by deleting old files.
   • The new policy freed businesses from excessive regulations.

   Sinónimoscleardisencumberliberateopenreleaseunblockunclogunloose

   Antónimosblockconstrainhamperimpedelimitobstructrestrict

3. Relieve from obligationB2formal

   To release someone from a duty, responsibility, or burden.

   liberar de una obligación

   • The manager freed him from his duties for the day.
   • The scholarship freed her from the financial burden of tuition.
   • He was freed from his promise after the circumstances changed.

   Sinónimosabsolvedischargeexcuseexemptlet offreleaserelievespare

   Antónimosbindburdencommitconstrainobligate