liberar
/libeˈɾaɾ/ · A2 · verb
to liberate, to release, to free, to set free, to free up
🕊️🔓 liberar = liberate: Latin liber (free) + -ar verb ending
From Latin liberare, built on liber, meaning free. Same root as English liberate, liberty and liberal. Swap English -ate for Spanish -ar and you have the verb: liberate → liberar. It covers freeing people, releasing things and relieving pressure.