Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
soltura
Pronunciation
IPA/solˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfluency
Example
Él habla inglés con soltura.
He speaks English fluently.
More examples
Contestó con soltura a todas las preguntas.
He answered all the questions fluently.
Core concept
Natural ease in speaking or acting.
Common phrases
hablar con soltura
speak fluently
tener soltura
have ease
Similar words
fluidez: Smooth, uninterrupted flow of words when speaking.
desenvoltura: Confident, unflustered ease when performing or interacting in public.
naturalidad: Genuine, unforced manner or speech that feels natural.
facilidad: Capacity to do things easily, completing tasks with little effort.
Definition in Spanish
Facultad para desenvolverse con facilidad y naturalidad en el habla o en otras actividades.
Word origin
Derived from soltar (ultimately from Latin solūtāre derives from solvere 'to loosen') with the suffix -ura, producing a noun for the state or quality of being unforced or at ease.
Usage tips
- Spanish typically pairs soltura with 'con' after verbs and frames naturalness rather than technical correctness, so it applies to manner and movement as well as speech.