Soltaba (en. Released)

/solˈtaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Stop holding or retaining something or someone.

She was releasing the rope so the balloon could rise to the sky.

Ella soltaba la cuerda para que el globo subiera al cielo.

Allow something to escape or move freely.

Finally, he was releasing the fish after catching it.

Finalmente, soltaba el pez después de capturarlo.

Stop squeezing or pressing.

Feeling more relaxed, he was releasing the tension in his shoulders.

Al sentirse más relajado, soltaba la tensión en sus hombros.

From the verb 'soltar', from Latin 'solutare' meaning to release.

let the tongue loose

Talk a lot or reveal secrets.

soltar la lengua

shed ballast

Get rid of something that weighs down or hinders progress.

soltar lastre

let slip

Confess or reveal information.

soltar prenda

release

Associated verb meaning to release or let go.

soltar

detach

Cause one thing to separate from another.

desprender

free

Set free, not retain.

liberar

Spill the beans

Don't spill the beans, keep the secret.

No me sueltes la sopa, guarda el secreto.

Let it all out

He always lets it all out when telling a story.

Siempre suelta el rollo cuando está contando una historia.