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liberar

English translation of liberar

release

The Spanish word 'liberar' is used similarly to the English 'release'. The word can be used to refer to situations where something or someone is set free or allowed to go. For instance, an animal might be 'liberado' into the wild, or a prisoner might be 'liberado' from jail. It can also mean to relieve or rid of something, such as stress or a burden.


Example sentences using: liberar

Voy a liberar mi perro en el parque.

English translation of Voy a liberar mi perro en el parque.

I am going to let my dog off the leash in the park.

In this sentence, 'liberar' is being used in the context of unleashing or freeing a dog in a park. It implies that the dog was previously restrained or held back and is now being set free to roam around the park.

El prisionero será liberado mañana.

English translation of El prisionero será liberado mañana.

The prisoner will be freed tomorrow.

Here, 'liberar' is used in a judicial context, where a prisoner who was previously under confinement is going to be free or released from imprisonment tomorrow.

Es importante liberar nuestros miedos y preocupaciones.

English translation of Es importante liberar nuestros miedos y preocupaciones.

It's important to free our fears and worries.

In this context, 'liberar' is used metaphorically to signify letting go or releasing your mental fears and worries.

La empresa logró liberar sus nuevas funciones en la aplicación.

English translation of La empresa logró liberar sus nuevas funciones en la aplicación.

The company managed to release its new features in the app.

Here, 'liberar' is used in a tech or business context, to indicate that the company has released or rolled out new features or updates in their app.

La policía liberó a los rehenes sanos y salvos.

English translation of La policía liberó a los rehenes sanos y salvos.

The police freed the hostages safe and sound.

In this case, 'liberar' is used in a rescue context, where hostages who were previously confined are now being freed or released by the police.

La construcción va a liberar mucho polvo en el aire.

English translation of La construcción va a liberar mucho polvo en el aire.

The construction is going to release a lot of dust into the air.

In this example, 'liberar' is used to describe the release of a substance (dust) into another medium (air) as the result of a construction activity.

El gobierno decidió liberar a los activistas.

English translation of El gobierno decidió liberar a los activistas.

The government decided to free the activists.

In this case, 'liberar' is used in a political context, where activists who were confined or arrested are now being set free by the government.

Tenemos que liberar espacio en el disco duro.

English translation of Tenemos que liberar espacio en el disco duro.

We have to free up some space on the hard drive.

In this example, 'liberar' is used in a technological context. It means to make space available on the hard drive by deleting or moving unnecessary or redundant files.

El soldado estaba listo para liberar sus disparos.

English translation of El soldado estaba listo para liberar sus disparos.

The soldier was ready to release his shots.

In this instance, 'liberar' is used in a combat or military context. It signifies a soldier preparing to fire or 'release his shots' from his weapon.

El juez decidió liberar al acusado por falta de pruebas.

English translation of El juez decidió liberar al acusado por falta de pruebas.

The judge decided to release the defendant due to lack of evidence.

The word 'liberar' in this sentence refers to releasing a person (the defendant) from legal proceedings or custody due to insufficient evidence against them.

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