No. 8,738 in Spanish
soltar
To release, let go, or loosen.
In a sentence
Por favor, suelta mi mano.
Please, let go of my hand.
Here, 'suelta' is used to mean 'let go,' indicating the action of releasing something being held.
El perro soltó la pelota después de jugar.
The dog dropped the ball after playing.
In this context, 'soltar' represents the action of 'dropping' or releasing an object from its grasp.
Necesitas soltar tus preocupaciones y relajarte.
You need to let go of your worries and relax.
Here, 'soltar' metaphorically means 'let go,' referring to releasing abstract concepts like feelings or concerns.
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