What does "aflojar" mean in English?

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Spanish

aflojar

English

loosen

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Alternative translations of "aflojar"

loose
slacken
relax
ease

Examples of how to use "aflojar" in Spanish

Spanish
Aflojó el nudo de la corbata.
English
He loosened the knot of the tie.
Spanish
La cuerda se afloja con el tiempo.
English
The rope loosens over time.
Spanish
Él aflojó el tornillo esta mañana.
English
He loosened the screw this morning.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, la silla aflojaba.
English
When I was a child, the chair was loose.
Spanish
El motor aflojará con el uso.
English
The engine will loosen with use.

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Aflojó el nudo de la corbata.

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