What is the Spanish word for "loosen"?

Learn how to say "loosen" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

loosen

Spanish

aflojar

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Alternative translations of "loosen"

soltar
relajar
aflojarse

Examples of how to use "loosen" in Spanish

English
Can you loosen this tight knot?
Spanish
¿Puedes aflojar este nudo apretado?
English
I loosen the jar lid every morning.
Spanish
Yo aflojo la tapa del frasco cada mañana.
English
She loosened her scarf after dinner.
Spanish
Ella aflojó su bufanda después de cenar.
English
They are loosening the knots now.
Spanish
Ellos están aflojando los nudos ahora.
English
He has loosened the rope already.
Spanish
Él ya ha aflojado la cuerda.

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