loose

US /luːs/
UK /luːs/
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1.

solto, frouxo

not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or detachable

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The button on my shirt is loose.
O botão da minha camisa está solto.
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Make sure the knot isn't too loose.
Certifique-se de que o nó não esteja muito solto.
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unfastenedunattachedunsecuredslack
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tightfirmsecure
2.

solto, livre

not confined or restrained

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The dog was running loose in the park.
O cachorro estava correndo solto no parque.
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The criminal is still loose.
O criminoso ainda está solto.
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unleashedunboundunfetteredat large
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confinedrestrainedcaptured
3.

folgado, largo

(of clothes) not fitting tightly or closely

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She prefers to wear loose clothing.
Ela prefere usar roupas folgadas.
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These pants are too loose for me.
Estas calças estão muito folgadas para mim.
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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.
Eles decidiram soltar os cães de caça.
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The archer will loose an arrow.
O arqueiro vai soltar uma flecha.
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releaseunleashunfetterunleash
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confinerestraincapture
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