No. 2,144 in Portuguese
livres
Free.
In a sentence
Os pássaros voam altos e livres pelo céu.
The birds fly high and free through the sky.
Here, "livres" describes the state of the birds, emphasizing their freedom and lack of confinement.
Nós somos livres para escolher o nosso próprio caminho.
We are free to choose our own path.
"Livres" is used to refer to the autonomy of individuals, highlighting their ability to make independent decisions.
A praça está cheia de atividades livres para as crianças.
The square is full of free activities for the children.
In this sentence, "livres" means "free of charge," referring to activities that do not require payment to participate.
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