Soltarlo (en. Let it go)

sol-tar-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop holding or retaining something.
He decided to let it go so it could run freely.
Decidió soltarlo para que pudiera correr libremente.
To relax a grip or a restriction.
She had to let him go when she realized he was suffering.
Ella tuvo que soltarlo cuando se dio cuenta de que estaba sufriendo.
To release something that was tied or contained.
The fisherman decided to let it go back into the water after catching it.
El pescador decidió soltarlo de nuevo al agua después de pescarlo.

Etymology

From the verb 'to let go', which comes from the Latin 'solutare' meaning to free.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let it all go
Letting go of everything one has, without reservations.
soltarlo todo
do not let it go
Not letting something or someone go, keeping it under control.
no soltarlo

Related Words

let go
Letting escape what one has in hand or under control.
soltar
free
To release someone or something.
liberar
loosen
To reduce the tension or pressure of something.
aflojar

Slang Meanings

Letting something happen without intervening.
At the party, I decided to let go and enjoy without worrying.
En la fiesta decidí soltarlo y disfrutar sin preocuparme.
Allowing someone to unfold freely.
It's good to let loose a bit on the dance floor.
Es bueno soltarlo un poco en la pista de baile.