independiente
adjective
1. independent, self-sufficient + de
not dependent on other people
Common combinations
- persona independiente — independent person
- vida independiente — independent life
- ser independiente de alguien — to be independent of someone
- Mi hija ya es independiente de sus padres.My daughter is already independent of her parents.
- Quiere vivir de forma independiente.She wants to live independently.
- Ana es una mujer fuerte e independiente.Ana is a strong, independent woman.
2. independent
politically free from another country
Common combinations
- país independiente — independent country
- Estado independiente — independent state
- nación independiente — independent nation
- El país se hizo independiente en 1821.The country became independent in 1821.
- La India es un Estado independiente.India is an independent state.
- Celebran el día de la independencia de su país.They celebrate their country's Independence Day.
3. independent, unaffiliated
not controlled by or connected to an organization
Common combinations
- periódico independiente — independent newspaper
- candidato independiente — independent candidate
- grupo independiente — independent group
- Es un periódico independiente.It is an independent newspaper.
- El candidato se presenta como independiente.The candidate is running as an independent.
- Un grupo independiente revisará las cuentas.An independent group will review the accounts.
Same root
independenciaindependizarseindependientemente