Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/l.i.βeɾ.tiˈna.xe/

Translation Options into English

• Licentiousness
• Libertinism
• Debauchery

Meaning and Usage

"Libertinaje" refers to a lifestyle characterized by a lack of moral restraint, particularly concerning sexual conduct and personal behavior. It is often used in both legal and social contexts to denote behaviors that reject societal norms regarding morality, decency, and ethics. The frequency of its use tends to be higher in written contexts, particularly in literature, legal discussions, and philosophical debates, than in casual oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. El libertinaje de la aristocracia del siglo XVIII fue muy criticado por la sociedad.

2. The licentiousness of the 18th-century aristocracy was heavily criticized by society.

3. El libertinaje en las fiestas de la ciudad genera preocupación entre los padres.

4. The debauchery at the city’s parties causes concern among parents.

5. Muchos piensan que el libertinaje es una forma de expresar la libertad personal.

6. Many believe that libertinism is a way to express personal freedom.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "libertinaje" can be found in idiomatic expressions that convey themes of moral freedom or degeneracy.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. “Vivir en libertinaje”
2. Decidió vivir en libertinaje y abandonar todas sus responsabilidades.

3. He decided to live in debauchery and abandon all his responsibilities.

4. “Libertinaje moral”

5. Su comportamiento fue un claro ejemplo de libertinaje moral en nuestra sociedad.

6. His behavior was a clear example of moral licentiousness in our society.

7. “Dejarse llevar por el libertinaje”

8. A veces es difícil no dejarse llevar por el libertinaje en un ambiente tan festivo.

9. Sometimes it’s hard not to be swept away by libertinism in such a festive environment.

10. “Criticar el libertinaje”

11. La comunidad decidió unirse para criticar el libertinaje que se estaba apoderando del barrio.
12. The community decided to come together to criticize the licentiousness that was taking over the neighborhood.

Etymology

The word "libertinaje" derives from the Spanish "libertino," which in turn comes from the Latin "libertinus," meaning "freedman" or "someone who is free." Over time, "libertinaje" evolved to signify not just freedom but a form of freedom that includes moral irresponsibility and indulgence in excess.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Libertinismo (libertinism) - Depravación (depravity) - Desenfreno (excess)

Antonyms: - Moralidad (morality) - Rectitud (righteousness) - Moderación (moderation)