This is the 13920th most frequent Spanish word.
soltando
"Releasing" or "letting go."
In this sentence, 'soltando' is used as a gerund to describe the continuous action of releasing or letting go of the ropes of the ship.
Está soltando las cuerdas del barco.
He is releasing the ropes of the ship.
Here, 'soltando' refers to the act of shedding or letting out, specifically tears as an emotional response.
La niña está soltando lágrimas al escuchar la canción.
The girl is shedding tears upon hearing the song.
In this usage, 'soltando' is metaphorically depicting the act of expressing or releasing creativity through artistic work.