liberties

[/ˈlɪbərtiz/]

noun

liberdades

1. Rights or freedoms granted or guaranteed to a person or group

The Constitution protects the liberties of all citizens.

A Constituição protege as liberdades de todos os cidadãos.

2. Freedoms to act or move without restriction

We fought for our liberties in the war.

Lutamos por nossas liberdades na guerra.

3. Unwarranted or impertinent actions; taking undue advantage

He was taking liberties with the truth.

Ele estava se permitindo liberdades com a verdade.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

liberdades

Standard usage for rights and freedoms

Rio de Janeiro

liberdades

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

liberdades

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

liberdades

Standard European Portuguese equivalent

take liberties with something - usar de liberdades com algo

civil liberties - liberdades civis

at liberty - livre, em liberdade

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