No. 449 in Portuguese
livre
Free.
In a sentence
Eu estou livre para ir ao cinema hoje à noite.
I am free to go to the cinema tonight.
Here, 'livre' means 'available' or 'not occupied', indicating the person has no commitments that prevent them from going to the cinema.
O pássaro está livre para voar pelo céu.
The bird is free to fly in the sky.
Here, 'livre' means 'not confined' or 'having freedom', referring to the idea that the bird has no restrictions on its movement.
Você pode escolher o que quiser, está livre para decidir.
You can choose whatever you want; you are free to decide.
Here, 'livre' suggests personal liberty or the ability to make a choice freely, emphasizing autonomy.
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