English–Spanish

“independent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/indepenˈdjente/

Example

Ella es independiente.

She is independent.

Illustration for independiente (independent)

How to say “independent” in Spanish

“Independent” in Spanish is independiente.

Person standing alone holding a wallet, a heart, and an ID card.

Full entry for independiente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with independiente

Se siente independiente emocionalmente después de la terapia.

She feels emotionally independent after therapy.

Tips for using independiente

  • Spanish normally uses ser independiente for enduring states such as emotional, financial, or institutional independence, while estar independiente is rare.

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