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independencia

in-de-pen-DEN-sia/in.de.penˈden.sja/

“independencia” means “independence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

independence, autonomy

Also: self-reliance
NounfB2
A small, colorful bird flying happily out of an open wooden cage, symbolizing freedom from control.

📝 In Action

Ella valora mucho su independencia financiera.

B1

She really values her financial independence.

Para lograr la independencia, debes aprender a tomar tus propias decisiones.

B2

To achieve independence, you must learn to make your own decisions.

El niño mostró una gran independencia al vestirse solo.

A2

The child showed great independence by dressing himself.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • buscar la independencia – to seek independence
  • declaración de independencia – declaration of independence (less common than historical sense)

independence (of a nation)

Also: Independence Day
NounfB1
Mexico
A brightly colored national flag waving strongly on a flagpole atop a high, green mountain peak, representing national sovereignty.

📝 In Action

México celebra su Día de la Independencia en septiembre.

A2

Mexico celebrates its Independence Day in September.

La lucha por la independencia fue larga y difícil.

B1

The fight for independence was long and difficult.

El país finalmente obtuvo su independencia en 1821.

B2

The country finally obtained its independence in 1821.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • soberanía (sovereignty)
  • emancipación (emancipation)

Antonyms

  • colonia (colony)
  • dominación (domination)

Common Collocations

  • guerra de independencia – war of independence
  • lograr la independencia – to achieve independence

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "independencia" in Spanish:

autonomy→independence→independence day→self-reliance→

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Quick Quiz: independencia

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¿Cuál es el mejor sinónimo para describir la independencia de una persona?

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Comes from the Latin prefix 'in-' (meaning 'not') and the word 'dependencia' (meaning 'state of relying on'). Essentially, it means 'not relying on' or 'not hanging from' something else.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: independencePortuguese: independência

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Se usa 'independencia' solo para países?

No, aunque es muy común en la historia y la política, también se usa para describir la libertad personal o financiera de un individuo. Por ejemplo, 'Ella tiene independencia económica' (She has economic independence).

¿Cómo se dice 'Independent' (adjective) en español?

El adjetivo es 'independiente.' Se usa para describir a una persona, un país o una cosa que no depende de otros.