What does "hay mucho vivo suelto" mean?
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I have seen this phrase several times in a book, and I am wondering what it means. The dictionary says "suelto" means "loose" or "separate" but I can't figure out why it would be used to describe life. I know that in English describing some one as living a "loose life" can mean they are immoral, but I'm pretty sure that's not the context here.
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updated ABR 30, 2010
posted by texasgecko
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Hola,
Quiere decir que hay muchas personas vivas/astutas que están sueltas/libres y deberían estar encerradas/en la cárcel.
También se puede usar "mucho tonto o loco suelto"...
Hope this helps.
updated ABR 30, 2010
posted by LuisaGomezBartle
Does it always refer to people who should be in jail? Just curious! - Delores--Lindsey, ABR 30, 2010
No. Just means that too many "wise-guys" are out there on the loose. They aren't necessarily criminals. - Gekkosan, ABR 30, 2010
Good answer... - LuisaGomezBartle, ABR 30, 2010
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Maybe it means that there is a lot of loose living! Not sure. :')
updated ABR 30, 2010
posted by Delores--Lindsey
