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to loosen
01
aflojar, soltar
to make something less tight or more flexible
Transitive: to loosen a fastening or connection
Ejemplos
In the workshop, the carpenter used a chisel to loosen the old glue from the joints.
En el taller, el carpintero usó un cincel para aflojar el pegamento viejo de las juntas.
02
aflojar, relajar
to reduce tension or tightness in muscles
Transitive: to loosen muscles
Ejemplos
The athlete loosened his grip on the tennis racket between serves, allowing his hands to relax.
El atleta aflojó su agarre en la raqueta de tenis entre los saques, permitiendo que sus manos se relajaran.
03
aflojar, soltar
to remove a restraint, allowing for freedom of movement or action
Transitive: to loosen a restraint
Ejemplos
The sailor loosened the rope tied to the dock, enabling the boat to drift gently away with the current.
El marinero aflojó la cuerda atada al muelle, permitiendo que el bote se deslizara suavemente con la corriente.
04
aflojarse, relajarse
to experience a reduction in tightness and become more relaxed
Intransitive
Ejemplos
With each passing mile, the muscles in his legs started to loosen, adapting to the rhythm of the run.
Con cada milla que pasaba, los músculos de sus piernas comenzaban a aflojarse, adaptándose al ritmo de la carrera.
05
aflojar, relajar
to relax rules, regulations, or constraints and make something less strict
Transitive: to loosen rules and regulations
Ejemplos
The government announced plans to loosen regulations on small businesses.
El gobierno anunció planes para flexibilizar las regulaciones sobre las pequeñas empresas.
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