How to Say "self-reliance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “self-reliance” is “independencia” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella valora mucho su independencia financiera.
She really values her financial independence.
Para lograr la independencia, debes aprender a tomar tus propias decisiones.
To achieve independence, you must learn to make your own decisions.
El niño mostró una gran independencia al vestirse solo.
The child showed great independence by dressing himself.
Always Feminine
Since 'independencia' ends in '-cia,' it is a feminine noun. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la independencia,' 'nuestra independencia').
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “El independencia”
Correction: La independencia. Remember that nouns ending in -cia are almost always feminine.
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