Meaning and behavior
What does soltar mean?
Soltar means to release. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to let go; to let loose (release from restraint).
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- soltar
- Gerund
- soltando
- Past participle
- soltado
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the present.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of soltar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Soltar |
|---|---|
| yo | suelto |
| tú | sueltas |
| él / ella / usted | suelta |
| nosotros / nosotras | soltamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | soltáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | sueltan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of soltar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Soltar |
|---|---|
| yo | solté |
| tú | soltaste |
| él / ella / usted | soltó |
| nosotros / nosotras | soltamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | soltasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | soltaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of soltar, or for background information.
| Subject | Soltar |
|---|---|
| yo | soltaba |
| tú | soltabas |
| él / ella / usted | soltaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | soltábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | soltabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | soltaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of soltar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Soltar |
|---|---|
| yo | soltaré |
| tú | soltarás |
| él / ella / usted | soltará |
| nosotros / nosotras | soltaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | soltaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | soltarán |
Verified context
Examples with soltar
No sueltes a ese perro.
Don't release that dog.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRMe solté los cordones de los zapatos.
I loosened my shoelaces.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNo me sueltes la mano.
Don't let go of my hand.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Soltar FAQ
What does soltar mean?
Soltar means to release.
Is soltar regular or irregular?
Soltar is a irregular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of soltar?
The gerund of soltar is soltando.
What is the past participle of soltar?
The past participle of soltar is soltado.
How is soltar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is suelto, sueltas, suelta, soltamos, sueltan.
How is soltar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is solté, soltaste, soltó, soltamos, soltaron.
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