English–Spanish

“let go of” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/solˈtaɾ/

Example

No sueltes mi mano.

Don't let go of my hand.

Illustration for soltar (let go of)

How to say “let go of” in Spanish

“Let go of” in Spanish is soltar.

A hand opening to release an object.

Full entry for soltar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with soltar

Ella soltó una carcajada.

She burst into laughter.

Tips for using soltar

  • The verb shows a stem change o→ue in present forms (yo suelto, tú sueltas) and normally emphasizes releasing what one holds, whereas dejar often means leaving something behind.

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