Independente
Example: Ela é uma pessoa muito independente e responsável.
Definition
"Independente" describes someone who is self-reliant, able to think and act without needing assistance or control from others. An "independente" person demonstrates autonomy and responsibility in decisions and actions, as in the phrase: She is a very independent and responsible person.
Etymology
The word "independente" comes from the Latin 'independens,' combining 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'dependens,' meaning 'hanging or relying on.' It literally means 'not depending on,' reflecting the concept of autonomy and self-sufficiency that the word conveys today.
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