How to Say "self-sufficient" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “self-sufficient” is “independiente” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermana es muy joven, pero ya es económicamente **independiente**.
My sister is very young, but she is already financially **independent**.
Necesitamos crear un sistema de justicia **independiente** del gobierno.
We need to create a justice system **independent** of the government.
Always Stays the Same
Unlike most Spanish adjectives (like 'rojo' or 'roja'), 'independiente' is special because its form does not change when describing masculine or feminine nouns. You say 'el país independiente' and 'la persona independiente'.
Adding an 'a' for women
Mistake: “Ella es muy independienta.”
Correction: Ella es muy independiente. ('Independiente' works for both genders, so don't try to change the ending!)
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