Independiente
Example: Ella es una mujer independiente que vive sola desde joven.
Definition
"Independiente" describes a person, especially a woman, who is self-reliant and capable of living or acting without depending on others. In the example, it highlights a woman who lives alone and manages her life autonomously from a young age.
Etymology
The word "independiente" comes from the Spanish prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependiente' meaning 'dependent.' It stems from the Latin 'independens,' combining 'in-' (not) and 'dependere' (to hang from). Did you know that the concept of 'independence' became especially prominent during historical periods of nation-building and personal emancipation?
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"Independiente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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