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to let down
01
decepcionar
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
separable
partícula
down
verbo base
let
presente
let down
3.ª persona singular
lets down
participio presente
letting down
pretérito simple
let down
participio pasado
let down
Ejemplos
The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
La presentación poco inspiradora del orador decepcionó a la audiencia, que se había reunido con la expectativa de un evento atractivo e informativo.
02
bajar, descender
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
Ejemplos
The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed.
El operador de la grúa bajó cuidadosamente la carga pesada sobre la cama del camión.
03
alargar, bajar el dobladillo
to lengthen a piece of clothing, such as pants or a dress, by releasing or lowering the hem or seams
Transitive: to let down a piece of clothing
Ejemplos
The tailor let the pants legs down, ensuring they reached the client's desired ankle length.
El sastre alargó las piernas del pantalón, asegurándose de que alcanzaran la longitud de tobillo deseada por el cliente.
04
decepcionar, frenar
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
Ejemplos
The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.
La tecnología obsoleta de la empresa los frena en el mercado competitivo.
05
desinflar, dejar salir el aire
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
Ejemplos
The disgruntled employee let the air in the company's mascot costume down, disrupting the marketing campaign
El empleado descontento desinfló el traje de mascota de la empresa, interrumpiendo la campaña de marketing.
