soltar2

² = give off, spout.

Ex. Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.

Ex. The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.

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* soltar chispas = emit + sparks.

* soltar una carcajada = emit + laugh, let out + a laugh.

* soltar una lágrima = shed + tears.

* soltar vapor = blow off + steam, let off + steam.