Largar (en. Let go)

/laɾˈɣaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To drop something.
He dropped the book on the floor.
Largó el libro al suelo.
To make something or someone move away.
He let the dog go so it could run in the park.
Largó el perro para que corriera en el parque.
To cause someone to leave or go out.
The boss let everyone go before the storm.
El jefe largó a todos antes de la tormenta.

Etymology

From Old Spanish, related to the verb 'largar' which means 'to let go' or 'to release.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spill the beans
To talk too much or reveal secrets.
largar la lengua
to give something away
To confess something that had been kept.
largar prenda
to let go of a problem
To stop worrying about a problem.
largar un problema

Related Words

long
That has a large extension.
largo
largarón
A person who tends to let go or release things easily.
largarón

Slang Meanings

To leave something in the past.
I already left that toxic relationship behind.
Ya largué esa relación tóxica.
To leave quickly.
When he saw the police, he took off from there.
Cuando vio a la policía, largó de ahí.