independent [ˌɪndɪˈpendənt]
adjective
1 (self-supporting) [+person, country] independiente; [+income] propio
to be independent ser independiente
to be independent of sth/sb no depender de algo/algn; ser independiente de algo/algn; to become independent [+country] independizarse; a person of independent means una persona con rentas propias or con independencia económica
2 (unconnected) [+events] independiente; no relacionado; (impartial) [+inquiry, investigation] independiente; [+witness] imparcial
you are advised to seek an independent opinion le aconsejamos que se haga asesorar por un tercero