verb
aflojar
loosen
Hacer que algo esté menos apretado o menos tenso.
The Spanish word "aflojar" means to loosen or to loosen up. It refers to making something less tight, such as loosening a knot, loosen a bolt, or relaxing your grip.
It can also be used figuratively, meaning to ease up, relax, or become less intense, like "aflojar la presión" (to ease the pressure).
In summary:
- Physical: to loosen or slacken.
- Figurative: to relax or reduce intensity.
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Examples
Ella decidió aflojar la cuerda para evitar la tensión.verb
She decided to loosen the rope to avoid tension.
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