How to Say "free from" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “free from” is “exento” — B2 level.
Examples
Este producto está exento de impuestos.
This product is exempt from taxes.
Los mejores estudiantes quedaron exentos del examen final.
The best students were excused from the final exam.
Su posición lo deja exento de cumplir esa norma.
His position leaves him exempt from following that rule.
The 'De' Connection
This word almost always needs the word 'de' (of/from) right after it to show what you are free from.
Matching the Person
Since this is a describing word, it must match the gender of the person or thing. Use 'exento' for masculine and 'exenta' for feminine.
Missing the 'De'
Mistake: “Estoy exento el examen.”
Correction: Estoy exento del examen. You must use 'de' to connect the word to the thing you are excused from.
Confusing with 'Libre'
Mistake: “Soy exento el fin de semana.”
Correction: Estoy libre el fin de semana. Use 'exento' for official rules or duties, not for having free time.
Other Meanings of “exento”
“exento” can also mean:
- abstract concepts like danger or error(C1, formal)
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