Independiente
Example: Ella es una persona independiente que toma sus propias decisiones.
Definition
"Independiente" describes a person who is self-reliant and capable of making their own decisions without needing assistance or control from others. It highlights autonomy and the ability to act freely, as in the phrase 'Ella es una persona independiente que toma sus propias decisiones.'
Etymology
The word "independiente" comes from the Latin 'independens,' which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependens,' meaning 'hanging down' or 'dependent.' It literally means 'not dependent,' reflecting the idea of self-sufficiency and freedom from external control.
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"Independiente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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