Suelta (en. Release)

/ˈswelta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A piece of clothing that does not fit snugly to the body.

The blouse I bought is loose and very comfortable.

La blusa que compré es suelta y muy cómoda.

An opportunity or occasion that is given without ties.

This is a loose collection of words that you shouldn't take badly.

Esta es una suelta de palabras que no deberías tomar a mal.

verb

To release something that was held or restrained.

I decided to let go of the rope so the balloon could fly.

Decidí soltar la cuerda para que el globo pudiera volar.

To express something without restrictions.

She tends to express her thoughts without filters.

Ella suele soltar sus pensamientos sin filtros.

From Latin 'soluta', past participle of 'solvere', which means 'to release' or 'to set free'.

loosen the tongue

To speak without reservations or to reveal secrets.

suelta la lengua

let go and let loose

It refers to the action of continuously releasing something.

suelta y suelta

it's not an easy catch

Indicates that it is not an easy achievement to reach.

no es una suelta de conseguir

release

To free or drop something.

soltar

liberate

To make something or someone free.

liberar

untie

To remove ties or bonds.

desatar

To be in a relaxed or loose situation.

Today I'm feeling loose, I have no worries.

Hoy estoy suelta, no tengo preocupaciones.

Refers to a person with carefree or free behavior.

She is very loose, she always goes wherever she wants.

Ella es muy suelta, siempre va a donde quiere.