What does soltar mean?
soltar means to release in English. It is a irregular -ar verb.
It can also be used with these related meanings: to let go; to let loose (release from restraint).
Spanish verb guide
Soltar Conjugation in Spanish
Learn soltar, meaning to release, through verified forms and contextual examples.
irregular-argerund: soltandoparticiple: soltado
Principal forms of soltar
- Infinitive
- soltar
- Gerund
- soltando
- Past participle
- soltado
Soltar conjugation table
Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.
| Pronoun | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | suelto | solté | soltaba | soltaré |
| tú | sueltas | soltaste | soltabas | soltarás |
| él / ella / usted | suelta | soltó | soltaba | soltará |
| nosotros/as | soltamos | soltamos | soltábamos | soltaremos |
| ellos/as / ustedes | sueltan | soltaron | soltaban | soltarán |
Pattern notes
- Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the present.
Examples with soltar
No sueltes a ese perro.Don't release that dog.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Me solté los cordones de los zapatos.I loosened my shoelaces.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
No me sueltes la mano.Don't let go of my hand.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Practice prompts
- Conjugate soltar for yo in the present.
- Use the preterite form for ella.
- Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
- Write a short sentence in the future.
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