libérate
/libeɾate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "set yourself free" is translated into Spanish as libérate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word libérate is composed of the verb liberar (to free) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
Which one should you use?
While libérate is a direct way to say "set yourself free," the phrase Suelta tus amarras can also be used informally to convey the idea of releasing ties or letting go of burdens.
How does it change in a sentence?
Libérate is the informal imperative (tú) form of the reflexive verb liberarse.
How do you pronounce it?
/libeɾate/
Did you know?
- The word liberar shares a deep root with the English word 'library'. Both stem from the Latin liber, which originally referred to the inner bark of a tree used for writing.
- While libérate is a direct command, using it in a social setting without a clear context can sound strangely dramatic, almost like a line from a telenovela or a spiritual movement.
- While libérate is the standard term, the related word libertinaje refers to a 'freedom' that has gone too far, describing a reckless or immoral lack of restraint.
Examples in context
- ¡No tengas miedo! Libérate y persigue tus sueños.Don't be afraid! Set yourself free and pursue your dreams.
- Es hora de dejar atrás todo eso que te limita. ¡Suelta tus amarras!It's time to leave behind everything that limits you. Set yourself free!
- Si quieres alcanzar la felicidad, libérate de todas las cadenas que te atan.If you want to achieve happiness, set yourself free from all the chains that bind you.
- No dejes que el pasado controle tu presente. Suelta tus amarras y abre tus alas hacia el futuro.Don't let the past control your present. Set yourself free and spread your wings towards the future.
- Hijo mío, libérate de los prejuicios y abraza la diversidad.My child, set yourself free from prejudices and embrace diversity.
- Libérate de tus miedos y sigue adelante.Set yourself free from your fears and move forward.
- No vivas para los demás, libérate.Don't live for others, set yourself free.
- Libérate de ese pasado que te duele.Set yourself free from that past that hurts you.
Example conversation
Alejandro is giving advice to Elena about her stressful job.
- AlejandroElena, no dejes que ese trabajo te controle.Elena, don't let that job control you.
- ElenaEs difícil, pero quiero ser feliz.It is difficult, but I want to be happy.
- AlejandroEntonces libérate y busca tu propio camino.Then set yourself free and look for your own path.
- ElenaTienes razón, Alejandro, lo intentaré.You are right, Alejandro, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
