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"Sé libre" is a form of "sé libre", a phrase which is often translated as "be free". "Ser gratis" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be free". Learn more about the difference between "sé libre" and "ser gratis" below.
sé libre(
seh
lee
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breh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. be free
Sé libre y no vivas la vida que otros esperan que vivas.Be free and don't live the life that others think you should.
ser gratis(
sehr
grah
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tees
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to be free
Si vuelas en clase preferente con nosotros, las bebidas son gratis.If you fly in business class with us, the drinks are free.
