Dar rienda suelta a
Example: Ella decidió dar rienda suelta a su creatividad en el dibujo.
Definition
"Dar rienda suelta a" means to give free rein or allow something, such as emotions, creativity, or actions, to be expressed or develop without restraint or limitation. For example, it can describe letting creativity flow freely in artistic endeavors.
Translations
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to give free rein to -
de vrije loop laten -
donar via lliure a -
laisser libre cours à -
freien Lauf lassen
Etymology
The phrase "dar rienda suelta a" originates from the image of loosening the rein of a horse, allowing it to move freely. In Spanish, "rienda" means rein, and "suelta" means loose, so it literally means to give loose rein, symbolizing freedom of expression or action.
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"Dar rienda suelta a" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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