suéltalo
swehl-tah-loh (stress on 'suel')
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Suéltalo! Me estás haciendo daño con esa llave.
A2Let go of it! You are hurting me with that key.
Sé que tienes un secreto. ¡Vamos, suéltalo de una vez!
B1I know you have a secret. Come on, spit it out already!
El perro tiene el juguete. No quiere soltarlo, pero tienes que decirle: '¡Suéltalo!'
B1The dog has the toy. It doesn't want to drop it, but you have to tell him: 'Drop it!'
💡 Grammar Points
A Verb and a Pronoun Fused
Suéltalo is one word but is actually the informal command 'suelta' (you release) combined with the direct object pronoun 'lo' (it). It means 'release it'.
The Mandatory Accent Mark
When you attach a pronoun (or pronouns) to an affirmative command, you must add an accent mark (tílde) to the verb to keep the stress on the correct syllable—in this case, on 'suél'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Command
If you are speaking formally (to 'usted') or to a group, the command form changes: 'Suéltelo' (formal singular) or 'Suéltenlo' (formal plural).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suéltalo
Question 1 of 1
If you are addressing your boss formally (using 'usted') and telling them to let go of a book (which is masculine, 'el libro'), what command should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'suéltalo' written as one word?
In Spanish, when you give an affirmative command, any attached pronouns (like 'lo', 'la', 'me', 'te') must be physically attached to the end of the verb, forming a single word.
What if the object I want someone to release is feminine, like 'la pelota' (the ball)?
You would replace the masculine pronoun 'lo' with the feminine pronoun 'la', resulting in the command 'Suéltala' (Let go of her/it).