Spanish word

libertador

Pronunciation

IPA/liβeɾtaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounliberator

Example

En la plaza hay una estatua del libertador.

There is a statue of the liberator in the square.

Illustration for libertador (liberator)

More examples

La ciudad rindió homenaje al libertador.

The city paid tribute to the liberator.

Core concept

Statue of a freedom fighter holding broken chains.

Common phrases

  • monumento al libertador

    monument to the liberator

  • homenaje al libertador

    tribute to the liberator

  • la figura del libertador

    the statue of the liberator

Similar words

héroe: Confronts danger with courage to protect or assist others in peril.
salvador: Pulls someone out of harm or peril, providing direct lifesaving help.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que libera a otros de la opresión, la esclavitud o la ocupación.

Word origin

From Latin liberator 'one who frees', adopted into Spanish via the verb liberar and the agentive suffix -dor (parallel to Latin -tor).

Usage tips

  • As a title (for example El Libertador) it names national liberators, so using libertador in ordinary speech reads as formal and uncommon.

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