libertad condicional
/libeɾtad kondiθjonal/from spelling rulesfeminine
Parole in Spanish is libertad condicional.
This term refers to the legal release of a prisoner from incarceration under certain conditions. If you wish to express the action of releasing someone on parole, you can use the phrase ser puesto en libertad condicional.
Meaning: law: a release of (a prisoner) (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase libertad condicional literally means "conditional freedom", consisting of libertad (freedom) and condicional (conditional).
Which one should you use?
While libertad condicional is a standard term, libertad vigilada is used to refer specifically to supervised release or probation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, both libertad condicional and libertad vigilada are among the most common ways to say parole. In Mexico, the term libertad preparatoria is sometimes used to describe the same concept.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase libertad condicional is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/libeɾtad kondiθjonal/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the English word parole when speaking Spanish, as it is not a valid word for this legal concept in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word libertad (freedom) for parole, whereas English uses 'parole', which originally comes from a French word meaning 'word' or 'promise'.
- Legal systems in Spanish-speaking countries may distinguish between libertad condicional and probation, as 'probation' often lacks a single direct equivalent word in Spanish.
- While libertad condicional is the standard term, Mexico often uses libertad preparatoria, which suggests the freedom is a 'preparatory' step toward full release.
Examples in context
- Tom podrá optar a libertad condicional en cinco años.Tom will be eligible for parole in five years.This sentence is useful for discussing when someone becomes eligible for libertad condicional.Tatoeba #3658107 by peibolvig, translation #3547610 by patgfisher
- Eduardo fue liberado bajo libertad condicional.Eduardo was released on parole.
- El abogado pidió la libertad condicional para su cliente.The lawyer requested parole for his client.
- La libertad condicional no fue aprobada por el juez.Parole was not approved by the judge.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a legal case.
- DanielCreo que él conseguirá la libertad condicional.I think he will get parole.
- LucíaNo lo sé, cometió muchos errores.I don't know, he made many mistakes.
- DanielPero tiene un buen abogado, Lucía.But he has a good lawyer, Lucía.
- LucíaEspero que el juez decida pronto.I hope the judge decides soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parole” translations and entries libertad condicional, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
