independence

independencia

Libertad para tomar decisiones propias sin depender de otros ni estar bajo su control.

En inglés sencillo: Freedom to make your own decisions without depending on or being controlled by others.

• She values her independence.
• The country declared independence in June.
• Living alone gave him greater independence.

Cómo se usa: independence from someone/something (The country gained independence from foreign rule.)

Sinónimos: freedom, self-reliance

Antónimos: dependence

Expresiones frecuentes: gain independence, financial independence, independence from someone

independencia

Situación de una empresa que no pertenece a otra ni está vinculada a ella.

En inglés sencillo: A company’s freedom from ownership by or connection with another company.

• The company wants to keep its independence.
• A merger would end the publisher’s independence.
• The small label’s independence lets it choose its own artists.

Sinónimos: autonomy

Expresiones frecuentes: company independence, retain independence, commercial independence