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"Gratis" is an adjective which is often translated as "free", and "libre" is an adjective which is also often translated as "free". Learn more about the difference between "gratis" and "libre" below.
gratis(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. for nothing
Puedes estar seguro de que yo gratis no trabajo.You can be sure I don't work for nothing.
libre(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (at liberty)
a. free
Soy libre; puedo dormir hasta mediodía si quiero.I'm free; I can sleep until noon if I feel like it.
2. (time)
a. free
Esos libros son libres. Puedes llevarte los que quieras.Those books are free. You can take as many as you like.
