liberado
“liberado” means “freed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
freed, released
Also: exempt, unrestricted
📝 In Action
El rehén fue liberado después de las negociaciones.
B1The hostage was freed after the negotiations.
Ella se sentía liberada de sus viejas responsabilidades.
B2She felt released from her old responsibilities.
Hemos liberado espacio en el disco duro.
B1We have freed up space on the hard drive.
freed man
Also: ex-detainee
📝 In Action
Los liberados del campo de concentración recibieron ayuda inmediata.
C1The freed men (or people) from the concentration camp received immediate aid.
El gobierno ofreció programas de reinserción a los liberados.
C1The government offered reintegration programs to the released individuals.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "liberado" in Spanish:
ex-detainee→exempt→freed→freed man→released→unrestricted→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: liberado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'liberado' as an adjective describing a permanent status?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *līberāre*, meaning 'to set free' or 'to deliver'. The Spanish word 'liberado' is the perfect participle form of the verb 'liberar'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period, evolving into Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'libre' and 'liberado'?
'Libre' (adjective) means 'free' in a general sense—it's a permanent quality ('Soy libre' / I am free). 'Liberado' (past participle/adjective) means 'freed' or 'released'—it emphasizes the action that caused the freedom ('Fui liberado' / I was freed by someone).
Does 'liberado' ever mean 'to clear' (like computer memory)?
Yes, absolutely! When talking about technology, 'liberar espacio' is the common way to say 'to free up space' or 'to clear memory' on a device.