Sueltos (en. Loose)

/swe.l.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not bound or tied.
The horses were loose in the field.
Los caballos estaban sueltos en el campo.
That is free from restrictions.
I like to wear loose clothing in the summer.
Me gusta llevar ropa suelta en verano.
Money in small amounts, not in a wallet.
I only have some loose change for transport.
Solo tengo unos sueltos para el transporte.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'to release', which means to free or untie.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have loose change
To have loose money or uncounted change.
tener sueltos
to roam free
To be free or uncommitted.
andar suelto
to let loose
To spend or use money without counting.
soltar sueltos

Related Words

to release
Action of releasing or undoing a tie.
sueltar
ground
Land or surface on which one walks.
suelo
loose
Singular masculine form of the adjective.
suelto

Slang Meanings

Money carried in the pocket.
Lend me a couple of loose coins for the bus.
Déjame un par de sueltos para el bus.
Informal or carefree person.
He is a very easygoing guy, always relaxed.
Él es un tipo muy suelto, siempre está relajado.