suelte

suelte(
swehl
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teh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; stop holding; second person singular)
a. let go of
¡Suélteme! ¡Quíteme las manos de encima!Let go of me! Take your hands off me!
b. drop
¡Alto! ¡Dese vuelta y suelte el arma!Freeze! Turn around and drop your weapon!
c. put down
Suelte el taladro. No lo sabe usar.Put down the drill. You don't know how to use it.
d. let out
Suelte la soga hasta que la bolsa de arena llegue al suelo.Let out the rope until the bag of sand hits the floor.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; make less tight; second person singular)
a. loosen
Suelte la tuerca. Está muy apretada.Loosen the screw. It's very tight.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(imperative; free; second person singular)
a. set free
La guerra terminó. Suelte a los prisioneros.The war is over. Set the prisoners free.
b. release
Suelte a los perros. Espantarán a los intrusos.Release the dogs. They'll scare the intruders away.
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