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soltar

to let go

verb sohl-TAHR Rare
Body & Health Movement

Origin: From Latin solutare, frequentative of solvere (to loosen).

Also means

to release

Usage Note

Soltar is an o→ue stem-changing verb (suelto, sueltas…). It covers releasing a grip, untying, letting loose an animal, and figuratively blurting something out (soltar una palabra). The reflexive soltarse means to come loose or to become more relaxed/outgoing. Do not confuse with solucionar (to solve).

Examples

"¡Suelta el perro, que me asusta!"

Natural Translation

Let go of the dog, it's scaring me!

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