libera
/lee-BEH-rah/
frees
The word 'libera' is used when someone sets something free, like a bird from a cage.
libera(verb)
frees
?when someone sets someone or something else free
,releases
?letting go of an object or prisoner
free!
?giving a command to a friend to set something free
📝 In Action
Ella libera al pájaro de la jaula.
A1She frees the bird from the cage.
¡Libera a los prisioneros ahora!
A2Free the prisoners now!
El nuevo software libera espacio en el disco duro.
B1The new software frees up space on the hard drive.
💡 Grammar Points
One Word, Two Jobs
'Libera' can be a statement ('He frees') or a command ('Free it!'). You can tell which one it is by the tone of voice or if there are exclamation marks.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Libera vs. Libre
Mistake: "Saying 'Él es libera' to mean 'He is free.'"
Correction: Use 'Él es libre.' 'Libera' is an action (a verb), while 'libre' is a description (an adjective).
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Health
In Spanish, we often use 'libera' to talk about the body releasing things, like 'libera endorfinas' (it releases endorphins).
'Libera' also describes the act of discharging or releasing energy.
libera(verb)
discharges
?releasing energy, chemicals, or emotions
unblocks
?removing an obstacle or obligation
📝 In Action
El ejercicio libera el estrés acumulado.
B1Exercise releases accumulated stress.
La reacción química libera mucha energía.
B2The chemical reaction discharges a lot of energy.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it Figuratively
When talking about feelings or abstract things, 'libera' works just like in English: it's about letting something out that was stuck inside.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: libera
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'libera' as a command?
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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.