Spanish Conversation · Level 23
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Spanish word
independiente
Pronunciation
IPA/indepenˈdjente/
Meaning
- adjectiveindependent
Example
Ella es independiente.
She is independent.
More examples
Se siente independiente emocionalmente después de la terapia.
She feels emotionally independent after therapy.
Core concept
Person standing alone holding a wallet, a heart, and an ID card.
Common phrases
ser independiente de la familia
be independent of one's family
independiente emocionalmente
emotionally independent
Similar words
autónomo: Operates independently in work or duties, setting how to perform tasks and taking initiative.
autosuficiente: Able to meet practical needs alone, providing food, income, or care without help.
libre: Unconstrained by external rules or pressure, able to act or decide freely.
Definition in Spanish
Señala la falta de dependencia afectiva, económica o institucional respecto a otra entidad o persona.
Word origin
The Spanish adjective comes from Latin independēns (in- 'not' + dependēre 'to hang down, depend'), literally 'not hanging from' and so 'not dependent'.
Usage tips
- Spanish normally uses ser independiente for enduring states such as emotional, financial, or institutional independence, while estar independiente is rare.
Other meanings
- self-reliantadjective
- unaffiliatedadjective
Opposites
- dependientedependentadjective
Related words
- independenciaindependencenoun
- independientementeindependentlyadverb