lay

• Describe a persona que no pertenece a una profesión determinada o que carece de conocimientos especializados en un campo concreto, en contraposición al profesional o experto. También puede referirse a lo secular o no eclesiástico en el ámbito religioso.

Describes someone who is not a member of a particular profession or who lacks specialized knowledge in a specific field.

1. Non-clericalB2formal

   Relating to people who are not members of the clergy or a religious order.

   laico

   • The lay members of the church organized the charity event.
   • He is a lay preacher who volunteers at the local parish.
   • The council includes both clergy and lay representatives.

   Sinónimoslaicsecular

   Antónimosclericalecclesiasticalreligious

2. Non-professionalB2formal

   Not belonging to or trained in a particular profession or specialized field.

   No profesional, lego

   • The book is written for a lay audience, avoiding technical jargon.
   • A lay person might find the legal documents confusing.
   • The report was reviewed by both experts and lay readers.

   Sinónimosamateurinexpertnonprofessionalunqualifiedunschooleduntrained

   Antónimosexpertprofessional

• Sustantivo que designa un poema narrativo breve o una canción, a menudo de origen popular y destinada a ser cantada, generalmente con un estribillo repetido.

A noun referring to a short narrative poem or song, often of popular origin and intended to be sung, typically featuring a refrain.

1. Narrative song with refrainC1formal

   A short narrative song or lyric poem, often with a recurring refrain, popular in medieval times.

   Lai medieval

   • The minstrel performed a lay about the brave knight.
   • She sang a haunting lay with a repeating chorus.
   • The old lay told the story of a tragic love affair.

   Sinónimosballadroundelay

2. C1formal

   A narrative poem of popular origin, often telling a romantic or heroic story.

   Lai (poema narrativo medieval)

   • The poet composed a lay about the adventures of a sea captain.
   • This ancient lay has been passed down through generations.
   • He recited a lay that celebrated the beauty of the countryside.

   Sinónimosballaddittypoemsong

• Verbo que indica la acción de colocar o poner algo con cuidado o de forma ordenada, o de disponer o instalar algo en una posición determinada.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting something down gently or carefully, or to arrange or set something in position.

verbo irregular

1. Put into a certain place or abstract locationA2formal

   To place something carefully in a specific position or location.

   colocar

   • She laid the book on the table.
   • He laid the blame on his colleague.
   • They laid the foundation for the new building.

   Sinónimosdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsituate

   Antónimosliftraiseremove

2. Put in a horizontal positionA2formal

   To set something down flat or in a resting position.

   Poner en posición horizontal

   • She laid the baby gently in the crib.
   • He laid the carpet across the floor.
   • The workers laid the tiles in a straight line.

   Sinónimosdepositplaceplantpositionputrestsetsettle

   Antónimoserectraisestandupright

3. Prepare or position for action or operationB1formal

   To arrange or set up something for a specific purpose or use.

   Preparar o disponer para una acción u operación

   • They laid the table for dinner.
   • The general laid out the battle plan.
   • She laid the groundwork for the project.

   Sinónimosarrangeestablishfixplacepositionprepareputsetset upspread

4. Lay eggsA2formal

   To produce eggs from the body, typically used for birds, reptiles, or insects.

   Poner huevos

   • The hen laid three eggs this morning.
   • Sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach.
   • The bird laid a clutch of five eggs.

   Sinónimosdepositspawn

5. Impose as a duty, burden, or punishmentB2formal

   To assign or enforce something, such as a responsibility, tax, or penalty.

   Imponer (una carga, obligación o castigo)

   • The court laid a heavy fine on the company.
   • The new law lays a tax on luxury goods.
   • They laid the responsibility for the failure on the manager.

   Sinónimosassignburdenchargeexactimposeinflictlevyplaceput

   Antónimosabsolveexemptliftrelieveremove

Variantes phrasallay awaylay downlay inlay intolay offlay outlay overlay up

• Verbo que denota la acción de decir algo falso o que no es verdad, ya sea para engañar, ocultar información o distorsionar la realidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of telling something untrue or not true.

verbo irregular

1. Recline or restA1formal

   To be in a flat position on a surface, usually horizontal.

   yacer, estar tumbado

   • She lay on the bed to rest.
   • The book lay open on the table.
   • He lay down on the grass to watch the clouds.

   Sinónimoslollloungereclinereposerestsprawlstretch out

   Antónimosariserisesitstand

2. Say something untrueA2formal

   To say or tell something that is not true, intentionally deceive.

   mentir

   • He lied about his age to get the job.
   • Don't lie to your parents.
   • She lied when she said she didn't take the money.

   Sinónimosdeceivedissembleequivocatefabricatefalsifyfibinventmisleadperjureprevaricate

3. Be located or situatedB1formal

   To be in a particular position or place.

   Estar situado o ubicado

   • The treasure lies buried under the old tree.
   • The fault lies with the management.
   • The decision lies in your hands.

   Sinónimosrestsit

Variantes phrasallie aroundlie downlie inlie with