Soltaron (en. They released)
/sol'ta.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something or someone separate from what contained it or prevented it from moving.
They released the animals' leashes so they could run free.
Soltaron las correas de los animales para que pudieran correr libres.
To stop holding something, allowing it to go.
They let go of the balloon and it floated up into the sky.
Soltaron el globo y este se elevó al cielo.
To free someone from a restrictive situation.
The boss released the employees early due to good performance.
El jefe soltó a los empleados antes de tiempo por el buen desempeño.
Etymology
From the verb 'soltar', which comes from the Latin 'solūtere', meaning to free or to untie.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To let the tongue loose
To speak or confess something, often indiscreetly.
soltar la lengua
To let something slip
To reveal a secret or hidden information.
soltar prenda
To drop the ballast
To get rid of something that hinders or limits progress.
soltar el lastre
Related Words
To release
The action of freeing or letting go.
soltar
To free
To make someone or something free.
liberar
To loosen
To make something less tense or looser.
aflojar
Slang Meanings
To let go of something without worries.
When he decided to face his fears, he finally let go of the burden he was carrying.
Cuando decidió afrontar sus miedos, finalmente soltó la carga que llevaba.
To pass on information in a carefree manner.
Don’t worry, just let it go and you’ll see that nothing happens.
No te preocupes, solo suéltalo y verás que no pasa nada.