"Libremente" is an adverb in Spanish.
/li.βɾeˈmen.te/
"Libremente" is used to describe actions done without restriction or limitation, emphasizing a sense of freedom in the way something is done. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, although its frequency might be slightly higher in written texts, especially in formal or legal documents, where the concept of freedom or autonomy is important.
Él puede expresarse libremente en esta reunión.
(He can express himself freely in this meeting.)
Los ciudadanos deben tener el derecho de actuar libremente.
(Citizens should have the right to act freely.)
En esta sociedad, todos pueden pensar libremente.
(In this society, everyone can think freely.)
While "libremente" itself is not frequently part of fixed idiomatic expressions, the concept of freedom is often integrated into various phrases. Here are some common idiomatic expressions related to "libre":
Hacer algo libremente.
(To do something freely.)
Esta política permite que los empleados tomen decisiones libremente.
(This policy allows employees to make decisions freely.)
Pensar libremente.
(To think freely.)
En la universidad, se fomenta el pensamiento libremente.
(At the university, free thinking is encouraged.)
Actuar libremente.
(To act freely.)
En democracia, todos pueden actuar libremente según su conciencia.
(In a democracy, everyone can act freely according to their conscience.)
The word "libremente" derives from "libre," which means "free." The word "libre" comes from the Latin "liber," meaning "free, freeborn." The suffix "-mente" is commonly used to form adverbs in Spanish, indicating the manner in which an action is performed.
Synonyms: - Sin restricciones (without restrictions) - Abiertamente (openly) - Sin limitaciones (without limitations)
Antonyms: - Restringido (restricted) - Limitado (limited) - Coaccionado (coerced)