Hello! What would be the spanish translation for "release?" or "let go" ?

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Hello! What would be the spanish translation for 'release' or 'let go' ?

Edited to be compatible with IntenetExplorer formatting. Please do not use double quote (" ") marks in the question box. - Moe, Jan 10, 2011

Answer 1

ceder el control = to relenquish control to whoever.

Answer 2

i had already looked at online translation services and i couldnt find an answer specific enough hence me posting on this forum

If you mention what you've done so far in your post, you'll probably get the response you are after more quickly, otherwise you'll likely get pointed to the dictionary :-) and adding as much info as possible helps people come up with the best answers... - afowen, Jan 10, 2011

Answer 3

thanks for that, im just confused exactly which word would be appropriate for say releasing the idea of control, or releasing the sense of trying to control things. its for something pretty important so i need to get it right.

OK cool. There are stacks of knowledgeable people on this forum. If you give as much info as poss, as you've done above, you'll get a better response. Also, lots of the more 'senior' people like to see that the questioner has had a stab at the... - afowen, Jan 10, 2011

... translation before asking for help. Cheers, Alex - afowen, Jan 10, 2011

Answer 4

I'm not a native speaker so can't tell you with any confidence. It sounds as if you wish to set yourself free, to liberate yourself. In that case, liberase fits, according to the dictionary, not sure if it sounds natural though.

Something like 'Quiero liberarme del sentimiento que tengo que controlar a todo.'

I'd wait for native comment though as that looks a bit rubbish to me

Answer 5

Hi there, you can type words into the translation box at the top of the page.

See here for what it says about release