soltar3

soltar3
3 = blurt out, spit out, fire off.
Nota: Hacer o decir algo muy rápidamente.
Ex. Then something compelled her to blurt out: 'Are you interested in the job?' 'We haven't frightened you off, have we?' ejaculated another, with a nervous laugh.
Ex. He stared coldly at her for a moment, then spat out: 'Bah! You're in charge'.
Ex. Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.
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* soltársele a Uno la lengua = tongue + be unloosed.
* soltar una indirecta = drop + a hint.

Spanish-English dictionary. 2013.

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