Significado
Being free to act as desired.
Contexto cultural
In many Italian family-owned businesses, 'campo libero' is rarely given to outsiders. Decisions often stay within the family, making the phrase particularly significant when it *is* used. The 'piazza' is the literal 'campo' of Italian life. Having 'campo libero' in a social sense often means being the center of attention in these public spaces. The phrase echoes the 'Liberi Comuni' (Free Communes) of the Middle Ages, where cities fought for the 'campo libero' to govern themselves without imperial interference. In Italian sports journalism, 'campo libero' is used to describe a team that dominates the field because the opponent is playing poorly.
Use with 'Lasciare'
If you want to sound like a great leader, tell your team: 'Vi lascio campo libero'. It shows trust and empowers them.
The Phone Trap
Never use 'libero' when talking about your phone signal. You will confuse Italians who will think you are talking about your boss or your dating life.
Significado
Being free to act as desired.
Use with 'Lasciare'
If you want to sound like a great leader, tell your team: 'Vi lascio campo libero'. It shows trust and empowers them.
The Phone Trap
Never use 'libero' when talking about your phone signal. You will confuse Italians who will think you are talking about your boss or your dating life.
The 'Carta Bianca' nuance
While similar, 'campo libero' feels more like you found the opportunity, whereas 'carta bianca' feels like it was given to you as a gift.
Ponte a prueba
Completa la frase con la forma corretta di 'avere campo libero'.
Se il capo va in vacanza, noi _______ per finire il lavoro a modo nostro.
Usiamo 'avere' e l'espressione idiomatica corretta senza articoli extra.
Quale situazione descrive meglio 'avere campo libero'?
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
'Campo libero' significa assenza di ostacoli o rivali.
Completa il dialogo.
A: 'Vuoi che ti aiuti con il design del sito?' B: 'No grazie, preferisco _______.'
Il parlante vuole autonomia nel lavoro.
Abbina l'azione al significato di 'campo libero'.
Il direttore dice: 'Fai tu, non ti disturberò'.
Il direttore sta concedendo libertà d'azione.
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Ayudas visuales
Campo vs. Campo Libero
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSe il capo va in vacanza, noi _______ per finire il lavoro a modo nostro.
Usiamo 'avere' e l'espressione idiomatica corretta senza articoli extra.
Scegli l'opzione corretta:
'Campo libero' significa assenza di ostacoli o rivali.
A: 'Vuoi che ti aiuti con il design del sito?' B: 'No grazie, preferisco _______.'
Il parlante vuole autonomia nel lavoro.
Il direttore dice: 'Fai tu, non ti disturberò'.
Il direttore sta concedendo libertà d'azione.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business email without sounding too stiff or too casual.
Technically yes, but it's rare. We usually treat the 'field of action' as a singular concept.
'Via libera' is like a green light (permission). 'Campo libero' is like an empty road (no obstacles).
Usually, yes. However, it can be negative if you say 'I criminali hanno campo libero', meaning the police are not doing their job.
You can, but it sounds literal. 'Il campo da calcio è libero' is better for physical space.
Yes, it often appears in lyrics about freedom, breaking up, or starting a new life.
'Campo libero' is one way, but 'via libera' or 'non c'è nessuno' are also common.
Yes! Saying 'Mi piace avere campo libero per esprimere la mia creatività' sounds very proactive.
Using 'essere' instead of 'avere'. Remember: you HAVE the field, you aren't the field.
Not exactly slang, but 'fare quello che si vuole' is the plain way to say it.
Yes, that is the literal origin—a piece of land.
Absolutely. It's very common in soccer commentary.
They are almost identical. 'Mano libera' is slightly more focused on the physical act of doing/making.
Yes, it is standard Italian used from North to South.
Frases relacionadas
avere carta bianca
synonymTo have full authority.
avere via libera
similarTo have the green light.
avere le mani legate
contrastTo have one's hands tied.
spianare la strada
builds onTo pave the way.
fare il bello e il cattivo tempo
specialized formTo boss everyone around.
