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"Voluntad" is a noun which is often translated as "will", and "albedrío" is a noun which is often translated as "free will". Learn more about the difference between "voluntad" and "albedrío" below.
la voluntad(
boh
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loon
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tahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (desire)
a. will
Ser bailarina requiere de disciplina, fuerza y voluntad.Being a ballerina requires discipline, strength, and will.
Es la voluntad de los votantes que esta ley sea rechazada.It is the will of the voters that this law be overturned.
b. wish (frequently used in plural)
No puedes hacer que me case en contra de mi voluntad.You cannot make me marry against my wishes.
a. willpower
No sé si tengo la voluntad para terminar este proyecto.I don't know if I have the willpower to finish this project.
3. (intention)
a. will
Como señal de buena voluntad, repararé tu carro libre de cargo.As a sign of good will, I will fix your car free of charge.
el albedrío(
ahl
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beh
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dree
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oh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. free will
Felizmente vivimos en una sociedad donde podemos ejercer el albedrío.Fortunately, we live in a society where we can exercise free will.
b. will
A medida que se desarrolla el niño, empiezan a afirmarse su propia personalidad y albedrío.As the child develops, his own personality and will begin to assert themselves.
2. (caprice)
a. whim
No podemos dejar al albedrío de una sola persona una decisión tan importante.We can't let such an important decision rest on the whim of a single person.
b. fancy
Mi hermana escogió el color de las paredes a su albedrío, sin consultar con los demás.My sister chose the color for the walls as the fancy took her, without discussing it with anyone.
