free1

adj (freer /ˈfriːər; ˈfriːə(r)/, freest /ˈfriːəst; ˈfriːɪst/)

• 1 a (at liberty) (usu pred) libre to set sb free = dejar or poner* a algn en libertad b [country/people/press] libre the right of free speech = la libertad de expresión c (loose) suelto to work free = soltarse*

• 2 (pred) (without, rid of) free FROM o OF sth = libre de algo free of o from additives = sin aditivos free of charge = gratis

• 3 (costing nothing) [ticket/sample] gratis (adj inv); [schooling/health care] gratuito

• 4 (not occupied) [table/time] libre