Suelto (en. Loose)

/ˈswel.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not tight, fastened, or bound.
He wears loose and comfortable clothing.
Lleva una ropa suelta y cómoda.
That lets go, that has no restrictions.
The dog runs loose in the park.
El perro corre suelto en el parque.
That is free from ties or restrictions.
I prefer to work in a loose and creative environment.
Prefiero trabajar en un ambiente suelto y creativo.

Etymology

From Latin 'solūtus', past participle of 'solvere', which means 'to release, to liberate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a suelto
in freedom, not subject to surveillance.
a suelto
loose as a fish
very free and carefree.
suelto como un pez
to be loose
not being tied or restricted.
estar suelto
loose hair
hair that is not tied or secured.
pelo suelto

Related Words

to release
to let something drop or release something.
soltar
to untie
to remove ties or bindings.
desatar
to liberate
to make something or someone free.
liberar
to loosen
to make something less tense or tight.
aflojar

Slang Meanings

to be in a relaxed situation
Today I'm loose, nothing worries me.
Hoy estoy suelto, nada me preocupa.
to have freedom in behavior
At the party, everyone was loose and enjoying themselves.
En la fiesta todos estaban sueltos y disfrutando.