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"Una" is a form of "una", a noun which is often translated as "one". "Libre" is a form of "libre", an adjective which is often translated as "free". Learn more about the difference between "una" and "libre" below.
la una(
oo
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nah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. one
Es la una de la tarde.It's one in the afternoon.
b. one o'clock
Tengo una cita a la una.I have an appointment at one o'clock.
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libre(
lee
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breh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. free
Soy libre; puedo dormir hasta mediodía si quiero.I'm free; I can sleep until noon if I feel like it.
a. spare (extra)
Me gusta ir a conciertos en mi tiempo libre.I like to go to concerts in my spare time.
b. free (unscheduled)
¿Estás libre? Quisiera hablar contigo.Are you free? I'd like to talk to you.
a. vacant
El departamento quedará libre para finales del mes de diciembre.The apartment will be vacant around the end of December.
b. free
¿Está libre esta silla, señor?Is this chair free, sir?
a. free
Esos libros son libres. Puedes llevarte los que quieras.Those books are free. You can take as many as you like.
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