liberazione
/li.be.ratˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The English phrase liberation is liberazione in Italian.
liberazione refers to the act of liberating or the state of being liberated. If you want to express the idea of redemption or liberation from a difficult situation, you might use Riscatto. Additionally, the phrase Respirare finalmente, which literally means "to finally breathe", is used idiomatically to express the relief of liberation.
Meaning: act of liberating or the state of being liberated (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
liberazione is derived from the verb liberare (to free) and shares the same Latin root as the English word liberation.
How does it change in a sentence?
liberazione is a feminine noun, which means any accompanying articles or adjectives must agree with it in gender. The plural form of liberazione is liberazioni.
How do you pronounce it?
/li.be.ratˈtsjo.ne/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
In Italy, the "Festa della Liberazione" (Italian Liberation Day) is celebrated every year on April 25th to commemorate the liberation of Italy from Nazi occupation.
Did you know?
- On the Festa della Liberazione, it is common to see the phrase Bella Ciao associated with the holiday, as the song became an anthem of liberation for the partisans.
- The root of liberazione is the Latin 'līber', which originally referred to a person who was not a slave, forming the basis for both 'liberation' and 'liberal'.
- In a religious context, instead of using liberazione, Italians often use the word salvezza to refer to the concept of spiritual liberation or salvation.
Examples in context
- La morte è l'unica liberazione?Is death the only liberation?This sentence uses liberazione to question if death is the only form of liberation.Tatoeba #3432426 by Guybrush88, translation #3425695 by AlanF_US
- A volte la morte è la liberazione dal dolore.Sometimes death is liberation from pain.This sentence uses liberazione to describe death as liberation from pain.Tatoeba #11628933 by Nuel, translation #11628932 by Nuel
- Ho sentito un'ondata di liberazione scorrermi nelle vene.I felt a surge of liberation coursing through my veins.This sentence uses liberazione to describe a surge of the feeling through one's veins.Tatoeba #12139971 by Nuel, translation #12139970 by Nuel
- La liberazione dal regime autoritario ha portato ad enormi cambiamenti nel paese.The liberation from the authoritarian regime has brought about significant changes in the country.
- Finalmente ho trovato la mia libertà dopo essermi trasferito in questa città.I finally found my liberation after moving to this city.
- L'emancipazione delle donne è un tema centrale nella nostra società.The liberation of women is a central theme in our society.
- La tanto attesa liberazione è finalmente arrivata!The long-awaited liberation has finally arrived!
- Sono stato finalmente liberato da questa prigione che mi ha tenuto prigioniero per anni.I have finally been released from this prison that kept me captive for years.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a historical anniversary.
- ChiaraOggi festeggiamo la liberazione della città.Today we celebrate the liberation of the city.
- FrancescoSì, è un giorno molto importante.Yes, it is a very important day.
- ChiaraLa liberazione ha cambiato tutto per noi.The liberation changed everything for us.
- FrancescoHai ragione, Chiara, è un simbolo di libertà.You are right, Chiara, it is a symbol of freedom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “liberation” translations and entries liberazione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries liberazione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
