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    Soltar (en. Drop)

    /sol'tar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To drop something that one is holding.
    The child decided to release the ball when he saw it rolling.
    El niño decidió soltar la pelota al ver que rodaba.
    To free someone or something that was held.
    The owner had to release the dog that was tied up.
    El dueño tuvo que soltar al perro que estaba atado.
    To cause something to move uncontrollably, by its own force.
    The wind managed to release the leaves from the trees.
    El viento logró soltar las hojas de los árboles.
    To express or manifest something spontaneously.
    She decided to share some confessions during the chat.
    Ella decidió soltar algunas confesiones durante la charla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'soltāre', which means 'to set free'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reveal a secret
    To reveal a secret or information that was kept hidden.
    soltar prenda
    to spill the beans
    To speak uncontrolled or to meddle in others' affairs.
    soltar la lengua
    to let out air
    To expel air noisily, usually through a gesture.
    soltar aire
    to loosen the reins
    To allow someone to act freely or without restrictions.
    soltar las riendas

    Related Words

    free
    To set someone or something free.
    liberar
    let
    Not to retain or not to have something in possession.
    dejar
    loosen
    To make something less tight or less tense.
    aflojar

    Slang Meanings

    To leave someone speechless
    When I told him the story, I caught him off guard and he was surprised.
    Cuando le conté la historia, lo solté y quedó sorprendido.
    To make an unexpected joke
    I didn’t know he was going to drop that joke at the meeting.
    No sabía que iba a soltar esa broma en la reunión.