suelta

Suelta is a Spanish term with multiple related uses, primarily as a verb form of soltar and as a noun referring to the act of releasing or letting go.

As a verb, suelta appears in two common senses. In present tense it serves as the third-person singular form: él suelta la cuerda (he releases the rope). It is also the informal imperative form for tú: ¡suelta! (let go / release). The base verb soltar covers meanings such as to release, loosen, drop, or let loose.

As a noun, la suelta denotes the act of releasing or letting go, and can describe a release event or ceremony. It is often used to refer to situations where animals, people, or objects are released into a space, such as la suelta de toros in certain fiestas or la suelta de globos during celebrations. The noun emphasizes the moment or process of freeing rather than the action itself.

Etymology and related terms: suelta derives from the Latin solūtus, the past participle of solvere, meaning to loosen or free. Related Spanish forms include soltar (to release), suelto (loose or free), and soltura (liberation or dexterity).

Regional usage: the exact meaning and frequency of suelta vary across Spanish-speaking regions. In addition to its grammatical senses, the noun sense of releasing into a space is common in cultural and festive contexts.