loosen in Portuguese
loosen in Portuguese is afrouxar, liberar, libertar — loosen means to make something less tight, or to become less tight.
loosen in Portuguese
afrouxar
(transitive) To make loose.
liberar
(transitive) To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
libertar
(transitive) To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
soltar
(transitive) To free from restraint; to set at liberty.
What does "loosen" mean?
-
verb To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
"He loosened his tie after the long meeting."
-
verb To relax or reduce restrictions.
"The new policy loosens the rules on remote working."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
loosen in a sentence
- He loosened his tie after the long meeting.
- The screws had loosened over time.
- The new policy loosens the rules on remote working.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "loosen" in Portuguese?
"loosen" in Portuguese is afrouxar, liberar, libertar. loosen means: To make something less tight, or to become less tight.
How do you use "loosen" in a sentence?
Example: "He loosened his tie after the long meeting." In Portuguese, "loosen" is afrouxar, liberar, libertar.
Are there other ways to say "loosen" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "loosen": afrouxar, liberar, libertar, soltar.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.