Suéltela (en. Let her go)

/ˈswel.te.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To order someone to drop or let go of something they are holding.
When I shouted at him to let go of the rope, he did it immediately.
Cuando le grité que suelta la cuerda, lo hizo de inmediato.
To free someone or something from a containment or restriction.
The coach told the player to let go of the ball.
El entrenador le dijo al jugador que suelte la pelota.
To allow something to fall or be distracted.
If you don't like it, let it go and drop it!
Si no te gusta, ¡suéltela y déjala caer!

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'soltar', which means to release or let go.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let it go already
Indicates the urgency of letting something or someone go.
suéltela ya
let it go for a moment
Requests to stop holding something, even if temporarily.
suéltela un momento
let it go without fear
Invites to let go of something confidently, without worry.
suéltela sin miedo

Related Words

let go
Act of letting go of something that is being held.
soltar
free
Making someone or something free from ties or restrictions.
liberar
leave
Allowing something to drift away or be released due to lack of restraint.
dejar

Slang Meanings

To stop worrying or holding onto something.
Let it go, don't bother yourself anymore.
Suéltela, no te fastidies más.
Not to take something too seriously.
When they say something bad to you, let it go and move on.
Cuando te dicen algo malo, suéltela y sigue adelante.