El libre albedrío
Example: El libre albedrío permite que cada persona elija su camino.
Definition
"El libre albedrío" refers to the philosophical concept that individuals have the freedom to make their own choices and decisions independently, without being predetermined by fate or external forces. It implies personal autonomy in selecting one's path in life.
Etymology
The term "el libre albedrío" comes from Spanish, where "libre" means free and "albedrío" derives from Latin 'arbitrium,' meaning judgment or decision. Together, they form the phrase representing free will, emphasizing the power to choose freely. Did you know that 'albedrío' originally referred to a judge's discretion in Roman law?
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"El libre albedrío" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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