Libre

/ˈliːbɾə/ adjective

Definition

Free, unrestricted, or independent, particularly used in Spanish and Portuguese; also short for 'water libre' (free water style in swimming).

Etymology

From Latin 'liber' (free). Common in Romance languages and used in English technical contexts like 'Libre Office' and 'Agua Libre'.

Kelly Says

The word 'libre' is everywhere in Spanish culture and politics—it's in plaza libre (free square), software libre (free software), and even the freestyle swimming stroke called 'estilo libre,' spreading the idea of freedom!

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