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to lay
01
poner, extender
to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position
Transitive: to lay sth somewhere
Ejemplos
She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking.
Ella decidió colocar el jarrón frágil en el cojín suave para evitar que se rompiera.
The parent gently laid the sleeping baby in the crib.
El padre puso suavemente al bebé dormido en la cuna.
02
poner, depositar
(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs
Transitive: to lay eggs
Ejemplos
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
La gallina puso una docena de huevos en la caja de anidación ayer.
Each year, the sea turtle returns to the same beach to lay its eggs in the sand.
Cada año, la tortuga marina regresa a la misma playa para poner sus huevos en la arena.
03
preparar, sentar
to make preparations or get something ready for a specific action or operation
Transitive: to lay plans or preparations
Ejemplos
Let 's lay the groundwork for the project by researching and gathering relevant information.
Sentemos las bases del proyecto investigando y reuniendo información relevante.
It 's important to lay the foundation for a successful career by acquiring relevant skills and experience.
Es importante sentar las bases para una carrera exitosa adquiriendo habilidades y experiencia relevantes.
04
imponer, aplicar
to place or enforce an obligation upon someone or something
Transitive: to lay an obligation on sb/sth
Ejemplos
The government decided to lay heavier taxes on luxury goods to boost revenue.
El gobierno decidió aplicar impuestos más pesados sobre los bienes de lujo para aumentar los ingresos.
The judge will lay a hefty fine on the corporation for environmental violations.
El juez impondrá una fuerte multa a la corporación por violaciones ambientales.
05
colocar, instalar
to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles
Transitive: to lay sth
Ejemplos
He spent the weekend laying new carpet in the living room.
Pasó el fin de semana colocando una alfombra nueva en la sala.
The mason will lay the bricks carefully to ensure a sturdy wall.
El albañil colocará los ladrillos cuidadosamente para asegurar una pared resistente.
06
follar, joder
to have sexual intercourse
SlangEjemplos
He hopes to lay tonight.
Él espera follar esta noche.
They laid after a long date.
Ellos follaron después de una larga cita.
lay
01
laico, seglar
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Ejemplos
The church relies on lay volunteers for many activities.
Lay members of the congregation attended the meeting.
02
laico, profano
not of or from a profession
Ejemplos
The report was written for a lay audience.
Lay observers may not understand technical jargon.
Lay
01
balada, lay
a narrative poem of popular origin
Ejemplos
The bard recited an old lay about knights and dragons.
Medieval lays often told tales of love and heroism.
02
un lai, una canción narrativa con un estribillo recurrente
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Ejemplos
The minstrel sang a lay of the sea voyage.
Lays with refrains were popular in medieval courts.
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