loose

US /luːs/
UK /luːs/
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1.

suelto, flojo

not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or detachable

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The button on my shirt is loose.
El botón de mi camisa está suelto.
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Make sure the knot isn't too loose.
Asegúrate de que el nudo no esté demasiado suelto.
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unfastenedunattachedunsecuredslack
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tightfirmsecure
2.

suelto, libre

not confined or restrained

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The dog was running loose in the park.
El perro estaba corriendo suelto en el parque.
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The criminal is still loose.
El criminal sigue suelto.
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unleashedunboundunfetteredat large
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confinedrestrainedcaptured
3.

holgado, suelto

(of clothes) not fitting tightly or closely

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She prefers to wear loose clothing.
Ella prefiere usar ropa holgada.
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These pants are too loose for me.
Estos pantalones me quedan demasiado holgados.
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baggyroomyoversized
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tightsnugfitted
1.

soltar, liberar

set free; release

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They decided to loose the hounds.
Decidieron soltar a los perros de caza.
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The archer will loose an arrow.
El arquero soltará una flecha.
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releaseunleashunfetterunleash
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confinerestraincapture
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