freedom

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfriːdəm/ AmE /ˈfridəm/

noun en → es

1 LIBERTY [uncountable] A2

the state of being free, especially from control or restriction by other people

libertad, libertades

  • freedom to do something

Collocations freedom of speech · freedom of the press

  • The country has freedom of religion.

    El país tiene libertad religiosa.

2 INDEPENDENCE [uncountable] B1

the state of being independent, especially not controlled by another country or organization

independencia, autonomía

  • freedom from something

Collocations freedom from oppression · freedom from fear

  • The country gained its freedom in 1947.

    El país obtuvo su independencia en 1947.

3 RIGHT [countable] B1

a right or privilege that is given to someone by law or custom

derecho, libertad

  • freedom of something

Collocations freedom of movement · freedom to do something

  • The government is trying to take away our freedom.

    El gobierno está tratando de quitar nuestros derechos.

4 FREEDOM OF ACTION [uncountable] B2

the ability to do what you want without being controlled or restricted by other people

libertad, autonomía

  • freedom to do something

Collocations freedom of choice · freedom of expression

  • She has complete freedom in her work.

    Ella tiene total libertad en su trabajo.

5 FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT [uncountable] B2

the ability to move around freely, especially without being restricted by laws or rules

libertad de movimiento, autonomía

  • freedom of movement

Collocations freedom to travel · freedom to move around

  • The prisoners were given freedom of movement.

    A los prisioneros se les dio libertad de movimiento.

6 FREEDOM OF SPEECH [uncountable] C1

the right to express your opinions and ideas without being stopped or punished by the government or other people

libertad de expresión, libertad de palabra

  • freedom of speech

Collocations freedom to speak out · freedom to express opinions

  • The country guarantees freedom of speech.

    El país garantiza la libertad de expresión.

7 FREEDOM OF RELIGION [uncountable] C1

the right to practice your religion without being stopped or punished by the government or other people

libertad religiosa, libertad de culto

  • freedom of religion

Collocations freedom to worship · freedom to practice one's faith

  • The constitution protects freedom of religion.

    La constitución protege la libertad religiosa.

8 FREEDOM OF THE PRESS [uncountable] C1

the right to publish news and opinions without being stopped or punished by the government or other people

libertad de prensa, libertad de expresión

  • freedom of the press

Collocations freedom to report news · freedom to publish articles

  • The country has freedom of the press.

    El país tiene libertad de prensa.