soltura

Soltura is a noun in Portuguese that denotes the act or quality of releasing, liberating, or freeing someone or something from confinement. Broadly, it can refer to the act of granting freedom or discharge, and to the state of being released.

In legal and administrative contexts, soltura often indicates release from detention or custody, including temporary or conditional freedom granted by authorities. In wildlife management, the term is used for the deliberate release of captive animals back into their natural habitat, typically as part of rehabilitation or conservation programs.

In arts, performance, and everyday speech, soltura conveys ease, fluency, or naturalness in execution. A musician, dancer, or athlete described as having soltura demonstrates dexterity and confidence in the relevant activity, often with a sense of spontaneity or control.

Regional usage and notes: the term is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal, soltura is understood but may be supplanted by more context-specific terms such as liberação or libertação depending on the situation.

Etymology: soltura derives from solto, meaning free, with the abstract noun suffix -ura, forming a general concept of release or liberation.

Examples: a soltura de prisioneiros; a soltura de animais; ele mostrou soltura ao tocar o solo; a soltura do atleta em campo.