liberal
“liberal” means “open-minded” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
open-minded
Also: tolerant
📝 In Action
Mis abuelos son muy liberales y aceptan todo tipo de ideas.
B1My grandparents are very open-minded and accept all kinds of ideas.
Tiene una actitud liberal ante la vida.
B2He has a tolerant attitude toward life.
Es una ciudad muy liberal con mucha diversidad.
B1It is a very progressive city with a lot of diversity.
liberal
Also: free-market supporter
📝 In Action
Los liberales proponen bajar los impuestos.
B2The liberals propose lowering taxes.
Él se define como un liberal convencido.
C1He defines himself as a convinced liberal.
El partido de los liberales ganó las elecciones.
B2The liberal party won the elections.
generous
Also: liberal
📝 In Action
Fue muy liberal con las propinas durante su viaje.
C1He was very generous with tips during his trip.
Sirvieron una ración liberal de comida.
C2They served a liberal (abundant) portion of food.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "liberal" in Spanish:
free-market supporter→generous→liberal→open-minded→tolerant→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: liberal
Question 1 of 3
If someone is 'liberal' with their money, what are they?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'liberalis', meaning 'relating to a free person'. It comes from 'liber', which means 'free'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'liberal' mean the same thing in Spain as in the US?
Not exactly. In the US, it often refers to left-leaning social policies. In many Spanish-speaking countries, it historically refers to 'classic liberalism,' which focuses on free markets and individual rights, sometimes leaning more toward the right economically.
Can I use 'liberal' to mean someone is 'single'?
No. To say someone is single, use 'soltero/a'. To say they are free/not busy, use 'libre'.
Is 'liberal' a common word?
Yes, it is very common, especially when discussing parents, education, or politics.