Spanish word

liberalización

Pronunciation

IPA/liβeɾaliθaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounliberalization

Example

La liberalización del comercio benefició a las pequeñas empresas.

The liberalization of trade benefited small businesses.

Illustration for liberalización (liberalization)

More examples

Tras la liberalización arancelaria, bajaron los aranceles.

After tariff liberalization, tariffs fell.

Core concept

An open market gate with shops trading freely.

Common phrases

  • la liberalización del comercio

    trade liberalization

  • la liberalización económica

    economic liberalization

  • la liberalización arancelaria

    tariff liberalization

Similar words

desregulación: Abolishes industry regulations so companies can operate with fewer state controls.
apertura: Opens markets or a country to outside trade and investment, easing foreign access.
privatización: Transfers public enterprises or assets into private ownership and management.
flexibilización: Loosens rules and conditions so firms and contracts can adapt more easily.

Definition in Spanish

Proceso por el cual se reducen o eliminan reglas o restricciones para que un sector tenga mayor libertad económica o de acción.

Word origin

From Spanish liberalizar, formed from liberal 'free' plus verb-forming -izar and noun-forming -ción, literally 'the act of making freer'.

Usage tips

  • A formal term common in news and policy texts, so in everyday speech speakers often prefer verb phrases like 'abrir mercados' or 'quitar restricciones'.

Other meanings

  • deregulationnoun
  • openingnoun

Opposites

  • regulaciónregulationnoun
  • proteccionismoprotectionismnoun

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