liberal
/libeˈɾal/
The Spanish word for liberal is liberal.
As an adjective, liberal describes someone who is open to political or social reforms. As a noun, it refers to a supporter of a liberal party.
Meaning: open to political or social reforms (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the adjective in its plural form to describe multiple people or things, use liberales.
How do you pronounce it?
/libeˈɾal/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone liberal can actually imply they are socially conservative or support free-market capitalism, rather than being progressive.
- The word liberal can be used to describe someone who is generous with money or gifts, similar to the English 'liberal with their praise'.
- During the 19th century, Spanish history was defined by a violent struggle between liberales and conservadores that led to numerous civil wars.
Examples in context
- Tom es una persona muy liberal.Tom is a very liberal person.This sentence is useful for describing a person using the adjective liberal.Tatoeba #1167551 by marcelostockle, translation #1167530 by CK
- El Sr. White es un político liberal.Mr. White is a liberal politician.This sentence is useful for describing a politician using the adjective liberal.Tatoeba #1072080 by hayastan, translation #33088 by CN
- El senador Kerry era considerado un liberal.Senator Kerry was considered a liberal.This sentence is useful for describing a person as a noun using liberal.Tatoeba #1241062 by marcelostockle, translation #807367 by Source_VOA
- El partido político defiende políticas liberalesThe political party defends liberal policies
- El candidato se considera progresistaThe candidate considers himself liberal
- Mi amigo es muy de mente abiertaMy friend is very liberal
- Manuela se considera progreManuela considers herself liberal
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing their political views.
- LucíaTengo una visión muy liberal de la sociedad.I have a very liberal vision of society.
- DanielYo también, aunque soy más moderado que tú.Me too, although I am more moderate than you.
- Lucía¿Crees que Daniel es liberal?Do you think Daniel is liberal?
- DanielSí, siempre apoya las reformas sociales.Yes, he always supports social reforms.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liberal” translations and entries liberal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
