libera

lee-BEH-rahliˈbeɾa

“libera” means “frees” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

freesA2Verb

when someone sets someone or something else free

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dischargesB1Verb

releasing energy, chemicals, or emotions

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frees, releasesAlso: free!

VerbA2regular ar

A pair of hands opening the door of a small wooden cage to let a bright blue bird fly out into a sunny sky.

gerundliberando

past Participleliberado

infinitiveliberar

📝 In Action

Ella libera al pájaro de la jaula.

She frees the bird from the cage.

¡Libera a los prisioneros ahora!

Free the prisoners now!

El nuevo software libera espacio en el disco duro.

The new software frees up space on the hard drive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

suelta (lets go)
rescata (rescues)

Antonyms

atrapa (traps)
encierra (locks up)

Common Collocations

libera tensiones – releases tension
libera el paso – clears the way

Idioms & Expressions

Libera tu mente – Stop worrying or open yourself to new ideas

dischargesAlso: unblocks

VerbB1regular ar

A large glowing crystal sitting on a rock, releasing vibrant sparkles and a soft aura of light into the surrounding air.

📝 In Action

El ejercicio libera el estrés acumulado.

Exercise releases accumulated stress.

La reacción química libera mucha energía.

The chemical reaction discharges a lot of energy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

desbloquea (unblocks)
descarga (discharges)

Antonyms

reprime (represses)
contiene (contains)

Common Collocations

libera toxinas – releases toxins

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoliberara

túliberaras

él/ella/ustedliberara

nosotrosliberáramos

vosotrosliberarais

ellos/ellas/ustedesliberaran

Present Subjunctive

yolibere

túliberes

él/ella/ustedlibere

nosotrosliberemos

vosotrosliberéis

ellos/ellas/ustedesliberen

Indicative

Preterite

yoliberé

túliberaste

él/ella/ustedliberó

nosotrosliberamos

vosotrosliberasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesliberaron

Imperfect

yoliberaba

túliberabas

él/ella/ustedliberaba

nosotrosliberábamos

vosotrosliberabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesliberaban

Present

yolibero

túliberas

él/ella/ustedlibera

nosotrosliberamos

vosotrosliberáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesliberan

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Words that translate to "libera" in Spanish:

discharges frees releases unblocks

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: libera

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'libera' as a command?

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👥 Word Family

liberar(to free) — Verb

libre(free) — Adjective

libertad(freedom) — Noun

liberación(release/liberation) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes

espera primavera cartera

📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'liberare', which means 'to make free'. It comes from 'liber', the Latin word for a free person.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: liberateFrench: libérerPortuguese: libera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'libera' change if I'm talking about a girl?

No. Whether it is 'él' (he) or 'ella' (she), the verb stays as 'libera' in the present tense.

Is 'libera' the same as 'gratis'?

No! 'Gratis' means something costs zero dollars. 'Libera' is about the action of setting something free from a cage, stress, or a trap.