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"Free" is an adjective which is often translated as "gratis", and "for free" is an adverb which is also often translated as "gratis". Learn more about the difference between "free" and "for free" below.
free(
fri
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (at liberty)
3. (vacant)
b. desocupado
This seat is free, if you'd like to sit.Este asiento está desocupado, si quiere sentarse.
4. (available)
a. libre
I'm afraid I'm not free on Monday. Is Tuesday convenient for you?Me temo que no estoy libre el lunes. ¿Le conviene el martes?
5. (generous)
a. generoso
He is always very free with his time and resources.Siempre es muy generoso con su tiempo y sus recursos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. libremente
We saw a herd of wild horses running free across the plain.Vimos una manada de caballos cimarrones corriendo libremente por la llanura.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to relieve)
a. librar
The mayor promised to free the city from the gang violence that had plagued it.El alcalde prometió librar la ciudad de la violencia pandillera que la había plagado.
for free(
fuhr
fri
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. gratis
My uncle knows the mechanic. Ask if he will look at the car for free.Mi tío conoce el mecánico. Pregunta si puede mirar el coche gratis.
b. gratuitamente
It's easy to find books to read online for free.Es fácil encontrar libros para leer gratuitamente en línea.
