¿Qué significa 'lay down' en inglés?

"lay down"

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Lay down my weapons is what I've done.

IPA:/leɪ daʊn/

Significado

Mejor traducción

recostarse, tumbarse, establecer, fijar, poner

Lay downtiene varios significados. Literalmente, significa acostarse o tumbarse. También se usa para establecer algo, como una ley o una regla ('lay down the law'). No confundir con 'lie down' (acostarse), que es intransitivo. 'Lay down' es transitivo y a menudo implica una acción de establecer algo con firmeza. Es muy común en contextos formales e informales.

Cuándo usar

The verb 'lay down' is transitive; it takes a direct object. 'Lie down' is intransitive (no direct object).

When meaning 'to establish,' 'lay down' can be quite formal. Consider alternatives like 'establecer' or 'fijar' if a more casual tone is desired.

Remember the past tense and past participle of 'lay down' are 'laid'. (I laid the book down.)

Errores comunes

Confusing 'lay down' with 'lie down'. Remember 'lie down' means to recline, without an object. Example: I need to lie down.

Translating 'lay down the law' literally as 'poner la ley'. A more natural translation would be 'establecer las reglas' or 'imponer la ley'.

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