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lay in Portuguese

lay in Portuguese is laico, leigo, lai — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

lay in Portuguese

laico
adj
leigo
adj
lai
noun
A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
assentar
verb
To install certain building materials, laying one thing on top of another.
deitar
verb
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
deitar-se com
verb
(slang) To have sex with.
deixar
verb
dispor
verb
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
preparar
verb
To prepare (a plan, project etc.); to set out, establish (a law, principle).
pôr
verb
botar
verb

What does "lay" mean?

  1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
    "She laid the baby gently in the crib."
  2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
    "The hen laid three eggs this morning."
  3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
    "The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead."
  4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.
    "He explained the diagnosis in lay terms so she could understand it."

lay in a sentence

  • She laid the baby gently in the crib.
  • He laid his keys on the table by the door.
  • The hen laid three eggs this morning.
  • The committee laid out a new strategy for the year ahead.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lay" in Portuguese?

"lay" in Portuguese is laico, leigo, lai. lay means: To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

How do you use "lay" in a sentence?

Example: "She laid the baby gently in the crib." In Portuguese, "lay" is laico, leigo, lai.

Are there other ways to say "lay" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 11 translations listed for "lay": laico, leigo, lai, assentar, deitar, deitar-se com.

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