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lay in Spanish

lay in Spanish is laico, lego, profano — lay means to put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.

lay in Spanish

laico
adj
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
lego
adj
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
profano
adj
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
laico
adj
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
acostar
verb
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
acostarse
verb
(slang) To have sex with.
tirar
verb
(slang) To have sex with.
yacer
verb
(slang) To have sex with.
poner
verb
aovar
verb
ovar
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."
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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.
  • Some birds lay their eggs on bare ledges instead of building nests.

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What is "lay" in Spanish?
"lay" in Spanish is laico, lego, profano. 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 Spanish, "lay" is laico, lego, profano.
Are there other ways to say "lay" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "lay": laico, lego, profano, acostar, acostarse, tirar.
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