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libera-se
[li-bɛ-ˈra-sə]
verb
it is released; one frees oneself
1.
Third person singular present indicative of 'liberar' in reflexive form; to free oneself, to release oneself, to become free
He frees himself from the chains.
Ele libera-se das correntes.
2.
To be released or set free (passive sense)
The prisoner is released after serving his sentence.
O prisioneiro libera-se após cumprir sua pena.
3.
To let go; to rid oneself of something (figurative)
She frees herself from past trauma.
Ela libera-se do trauma do passado.
Synonyms
solta-se
emancipa-se
desembaraça-se
afasta-se
independentiza-se
Antonyms
prende-se
escraviza-se
submete-se
acorrenta-se
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
libera-se
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
liberta-se
More common alternative in European Portuguese
São Paulo
libera-se
Standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
libera-se de uma obrigação - to free oneself from an obligation
libera-se do jugo - to break free from oppression
libera-se da culpa - to rid oneself of guilt
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