libre
líbre with stress marks
free; exempt; clear
Usage Note
Libre is a Spanish loanword used colloquially to mean something costs nothing or that someone is treating others. Saying 'libre ako' means you are paying for everyone, and it is one of the most frequently used loanwords in everyday Filipino conversation.
Examples
" Libre ang tubig dito. "
Natural Translation
The water here is free.
Literal Translation
Free the water here.
" Libre ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
The food is free.
Literal Translation
Free the food.
" Sinabi ng kaibigan ko na libre raw kami sa hapunan, kaya huwag na kaming magdala ng pera. "
Natural Translation
My friend said dinner is on him, so we don't need to bring any money anymore.
Literal Translation
Said the friend my that free supposedly we at dinner, so don't anymore we bring of money.
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