liberty

S2 W2

BrE /ˈlɪbəti/ AmE /ˈlɪbərti/

noun en → es

1 FREEDOM [uncountable] B1

the condition of being free to do what you want, without being controlled by other people or by laws and rules

libertad, libertades

Collocations freedom of speech · human rights and liberties

  • He fought for liberty and justice.

    Luchó por la libertad y la justicia.

2 RELEASE [uncountable] B2

the act of setting someone free or allowing them to leave a place where they are being kept, such as prison or hospital

liberación, salida

Collocations release from custody · discharge from hospital

  • The prisoner was granted liberty after serving his sentence.

    Se concedió la libertad al prisionero después de cumplir su condena.

1 STATUE [singular] C1

the Statue of Liberty, a famous statue in New York Harbor that represents freedom and welcomes immigrants to the USA

Estatua de la Libertad

Collocations Statue of Liberty · Liberty Island

  • The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

    La Estatua de la Libertad es un símbolo de libertad y democracia.