letting in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for letting in the English»Spanish Dictionary

letting [ˈlɛtɪŋ] N Brit

1. letting C (property let):

letting (house)

casa f en alquiler

letting (house)

casa f en arriendo esp LatAm

letting (room)

habitación f en alquiler

letting (room)

habitación f en arriendo esp LatAm

2. letting U or C (act, instance):

letting

alquiler m

letting

arriendo m esp LatAm

let's [Am lɛts, Brit lɛts]

let's = let us, let

See also let¹, let², let in, let out, let off

I.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB trans

1.1. let no pass (allow to):

let

dejar

to let sb/sth + infin let the water run

deja correr el agua

she lets them do what they like

los deja hacer lo que quieren

let her speak

déjala hablar

he let his hair grow

se dejó crecer el pelo

let me help you

deja que te ayude

don't let the fire go out

no dejes apagar el fuego

don't let the fire go out

no dejes que se apague el fuego

don't let me keep you

no te quiero entretener

let me see

¿a ver?

let me see

deja or déjame ver

her pride won't let her admit she made a mistake

su orgullo no le permite reconocer que cometió un error

you shouldn't let her talk to you like that

no deberías permitir que te hable así

don't let me catch you here again!

¡que no te vuelva a pescar por aquí!

1.2. let no pass (cause to, make):

to let sb/sth + infin let me have your answer tomorrow!

dame la respuesta or contéstame mañana

let me know if there are any problems

avísame si hay algún problema

he let it be known that …

hizo saber que …

don't let it be known that …!

que no se sepa que …

don't let it be known that …!

que nadie se entere de que …

don't clean it: let him do it!

no lo limpies, deja que lo haga él

2.1. let + adv compl:

to let sth/sb by or past

dejar pasar algo/a alguien

they stood aside and let him by or past

se apartaron para dejarlo pasar

let me through! I'm a doctor

déjenme pasar, soy médico

she won't let the dog in the house

no deja que el perro entre en la casa

she let herself into the house

abrió la puerta y entró en la casa

they weren't let on board the ship

no los dejaron or no les permitieron subir a bordo

2.2. let MED:

to let sb's blood

hacerle una sangría a alguien

3.1. let (in suggestions):

let's go

vamos

let's go

vámonos

let's ask Chris

vamos a preguntarle a Chris

let's ask Chris

preguntémosle a Chris

let's play dominoes! — yes, let's

¿por qué no jugamos al dominó? — ¡buena idea!

don't let's or let's not argue

no discutamos

3.2. let (in requests, proposals, commands):

if we were to sell it for, let's or let us say $500

si lo vendiéramos por, un suponer or digamos, $500

let's be honest!

¡vamos a decir la verdad!

let's be honest!

¡seamos honestos!

let's be quite clear about this

que esto quede bien claro

let us pray form

oremos

4.1. let (in commands):

let the show begin

que empiece el espectáculo

let that be a lesson to you

que te sirva de lección

never let it be said that …

que no se diga que …

let there be light BIBL

hágase la luz

4.2. let (expressing defiance, warning, threat):

let them think what they like!

¡que piensen lo que quieran!

just let her/them try!

¡que se atreva/atrevan!

4.3. let (in suppositions):

let x equal 4

supongamos que x es igual a 4

5. let (rent):

let esp Brit

alquilar

to let sth to sb

alquilarle algo a alguien

“to let”

“se alquila”

II.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB intr esp Brit

let room/office:

let

alquilarse

let² [Am lɛt, Brit lɛt] N

1. let (in tennis):

let

let m

let

red f

2. let (lease):

let Brit

contrato m de arrendamiento

I can't get a let for my house

no logro alquilar or arrendar mi casa

they specialize in holiday lets

se especializan en el alquiler or el arrendamiento de residencias de vacaciones

3. let (impediment) form:

without let or hindrance

sin impedimento ni obstáculo

let in VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. let in:

let in (allow to enter)

dejar entrar

let in (open the door for)

abrirle la puerta a

let in (open the door for)

hacer pasar

don't let the cat in!

¡no dejes entrar al gato!

the doctor himself let us in

el mismo doctor nos abrió la puerta or nos hizo pasar

here's the key, let yourself in

aquí tienes la llave, abre y entra

to let oneself/sb in for sth she doesn't know what she's letting herself in for

¡no sabe en lo que se está metiendo!

she let me in for a lot of trouble

me metió en tremendo lío inf

to let sb in on sth I'll let you in on a secret

te voy a contar or confiar un secreto

she never lets me in on her important deals

siempre me deja al margen de los tratos importantes

1.2. let in (allow to penetrate):

let in light/air

dejar entrar

let in damp

dejar pasar

2. let in (release):

let in clutch

soltar

I.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let out (reveal, disclose):

let out details/secret

revelar

she inadvertently let out the fact that …

se le escapó sin darse cuenta que …

2. let out (release):

let out

eximir

this clause lets the seller out of any obligation to …

esta cláusula exime al vendedor de toda obligación de …

3. let out (rent out) esp Brit :

let out house/room/equipment

alquilar

4. let out (make wider):

let out skirt/dress

ensanchar

let out skirt/dress

agrandar

to let a seam out

soltarle a una costura

II.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o, v + o + adv (+ prep + o))

1. let out (allow to leave):

let out

dejar salir

let me out of here!

¡ábreme!

let me out of here!

¡déjame salir de aquí!

who let the canary out?

¿quién soltó al canario?

he's hoping to be let out of prison soon

espera que lo dejen salir de la cárcel or que lo suelten pronto

I'll let myself out

no me acompañes, salgo solo

we mustn't let the paintings out of the country

no debemos permitir que los cuadros salgan del país

2. let out (allow to get out):

let out (from bus)

dejar bajar

let out (from taxi)

dejar

would you let me out by the library?

¿me deja en la biblioteca?

3. let out (allow to escape):

let out water/smoke

dejar salir

you're letting the heat out

estás dejando salir or escapar el calor

let your breath out slowly

exhale lentamente

someone let the air out of my tires

alguien me desinfló los neumáticos

III.let out VB (v + adv + o) (utter)

let out scream/yell

soltar

let out scream/yell

pegar

let out guffaw

soltar

IV.let out VB (v + adv)

let out (be dismissed) Am inf:

let out school:

terminar

I.let off VB (v + o + adv) (not punish, forgive)

let off

perdonar

he was let off lightly

se escapó con un castigo bien leve

to let sb off with sth she was let off with a reprimand

solo le hicieron una amonestación

to let sb off with sth she was let off with a reprimand

se escapó con solo una amonestación

II.let off VB (v + o + adv, v + o + prep + o) (exempt, excuse from)

let off

perdonar

we were let off our homework

nos perdonaron los deberes

we were let off our homework

nos libramos de tener que hacer deberes

I'll let you off the 80 cents

te perdono los 80 centavos

III.let off VB (v + o + adv) (allow to go)

let off

dejar salir

she let them off early

los dejó salir temprano

IV.let off VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let off (allow to get off):

let off passenger

dejar bajar

2. let off (fire, explode):

let off fireworks

hacer estallar

let off rocket/cracker

tirar

let off salvo

disparar

let off salvo

tirar

let off rifle

disparar

3. let off (rent) Brit:

let off room/office

alquilar

they let it off to students

se lo alquilan a estudiantes

V.let off VB (v + adv)

let off (break wind) Brit:

let off sl

tirarse un pedo inf

I.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB trans

1.1. let no pass (allow to):

let

dejar

to let sb/sth + infin let the water run

deja correr el agua

she lets them do what they like

los deja hacer lo que quieren

let her speak

déjala hablar

he let his hair grow

se dejó crecer el pelo

let me help you

deja que te ayude

don't let the fire go out

no dejes apagar el fuego

don't let the fire go out

no dejes que se apague el fuego

don't let me keep you

no te quiero entretener

let me see

¿a ver?

let me see

deja or déjame ver

her pride won't let her admit she made a mistake

su orgullo no le permite reconocer que cometió un error

you shouldn't let her talk to you like that

no deberías permitir que te hable así

don't let me catch you here again!

¡que no te vuelva a pescar por aquí!

1.2. let no pass (cause to, make):

to let sb/sth + infin let me have your answer tomorrow!

dame la respuesta or contéstame mañana

let me know if there are any problems

avísame si hay algún problema

he let it be known that …

hizo saber que …

don't let it be known that …!

que no se sepa que …

don't let it be known that …!

que nadie se entere de que …

don't clean it: let him do it!

no lo limpies, deja que lo haga él

2.1. let + adv compl:

to let sth/sb by or past

dejar pasar algo/a alguien

they stood aside and let him by or past

se apartaron para dejarlo pasar

let me through! I'm a doctor

déjenme pasar, soy médico

she won't let the dog in the house

no deja que el perro entre en la casa

she let herself into the house

abrió la puerta y entró en la casa

they weren't let on board the ship

no los dejaron or no les permitieron subir a bordo

2.2. let MED:

to let sb's blood

hacerle una sangría a alguien

3.1. let (in suggestions):

let's go

vamos

let's go

vámonos

let's ask Chris

vamos a preguntarle a Chris

let's ask Chris

preguntémosle a Chris

let's play dominoes! — yes, let's

¿por qué no jugamos al dominó? — ¡buena idea!

don't let's or let's not argue

no discutamos

3.2. let (in requests, proposals, commands):

if we were to sell it for, let's or let us say $500

si lo vendiéramos por, un suponer or digamos, $500

let's be honest!

¡vamos a decir la verdad!

let's be honest!

¡seamos honestos!

let's be quite clear about this

que esto quede bien claro

let us pray form

oremos

4.1. let (in commands):

let the show begin

que empiece el espectáculo

let that be a lesson to you

que te sirva de lección

never let it be said that …

que no se diga que …

let there be light BIBL

hágase la luz

4.2. let (expressing defiance, warning, threat):

let them think what they like!

¡que piensen lo que quieran!

just let her/them try!

¡que se atreva/atrevan!

4.3. let (in suppositions):

let x equal 4

supongamos que x es igual a 4

5. let (rent):

let esp Brit

alquilar

to let sth to sb

alquilarle algo a alguien

“to let”

“se alquila”

II.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB intr esp Brit

let room/office:

let

alquilarse

See also let in, let out, let off, drop, be

let in VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. let in:

let in (allow to enter)

dejar entrar

let in (open the door for)

abrirle la puerta a

let in (open the door for)

hacer pasar

don't let the cat in!

¡no dejes entrar al gato!

the doctor himself let us in

el mismo doctor nos abrió la puerta or nos hizo pasar

here's the key, let yourself in

aquí tienes la llave, abre y entra

to let oneself/sb in for sth she doesn't know what she's letting herself in for

¡no sabe en lo que se está metiendo!

she let me in for a lot of trouble

me metió en tremendo lío inf

to let sb in on sth I'll let you in on a secret

te voy a contar or confiar un secreto

she never lets me in on her important deals

siempre me deja al margen de los tratos importantes

1.2. let in (allow to penetrate):

let in light/air

dejar entrar

let in damp

dejar pasar

2. let in (release):

let in clutch

soltar

I.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let out (reveal, disclose):

let out details/secret

revelar

she inadvertently let out the fact that …

se le escapó sin darse cuenta que …

2. let out (release):

let out

eximir

this clause lets the seller out of any obligation to …

esta cláusula exime al vendedor de toda obligación de …

3. let out (rent out) esp Brit :

let out house/room/equipment

alquilar

4. let out (make wider):

let out skirt/dress

ensanchar

let out skirt/dress

agrandar

to let a seam out

soltarle a una costura

II.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o, v + o + adv (+ prep + o))

1. let out (allow to leave):

let out

dejar salir

let me out of here!

¡ábreme!

let me out of here!

¡déjame salir de aquí!

who let the canary out?

¿quién soltó al canario?

he's hoping to be let out of prison soon

espera que lo dejen salir de la cárcel or que lo suelten pronto

I'll let myself out

no me acompañes, salgo solo

we mustn't let the paintings out of the country

no debemos permitir que los cuadros salgan del país

2. let out (allow to get out):

let out (from bus)

dejar bajar

let out (from taxi)

dejar

would you let me out by the library?

¿me deja en la biblioteca?

3. let out (allow to escape):

let out water/smoke

dejar salir

you're letting the heat out

estás dejando salir or escapar el calor

let your breath out slowly

exhale lentamente

someone let the air out of my tires

alguien me desinfló los neumáticos

III.let out VB (v + adv + o) (utter)

let out scream/yell

soltar

let out scream/yell

pegar

let out guffaw

soltar

IV.let out VB (v + adv)

let out (be dismissed) Am inf:

let out school:

terminar

I.let off VB (v + o + adv) (not punish, forgive)

let off

perdonar

he was let off lightly

se escapó con un castigo bien leve

to let sb off with sth she was let off with a reprimand

solo le hicieron una amonestación

to let sb off with sth she was let off with a reprimand

se escapó con solo una amonestación

II.let off VB (v + o + adv, v + o + prep + o) (exempt, excuse from)

let off

perdonar

we were let off our homework

nos perdonaron los deberes

we were let off our homework

nos libramos de tener que hacer deberes

I'll let you off the 80 cents

te perdono los 80 centavos

III.let off VB (v + o + adv) (allow to go)

let off

dejar salir

she let them off early

los dejó salir temprano

IV.let off VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let off (allow to get off):

let off passenger

dejar bajar

2. let off (fire, explode):

let off fireworks

hacer estallar

let off rocket/cracker

tirar

let off salvo

disparar

let off salvo

tirar

let off rifle

disparar

3. let off (rent) Brit:

let off room/office

alquilar

they let it off to students

se lo alquilan a estudiantes

V.let off VB (v + adv)

let off (break wind) Brit:

let off sl

tirarse un pedo inf

I.drop [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] N

1.1. drop (of liquid):

drop

gota f

drop by drop

gota a gota

down to the last drop

hasta la última gota

we haven't had a drop of rain for six weeks

no ha caído una gota de agua en seis semanas

is it raining? — no, just a few drops

¿llueve? — no, solo son cuatro gotas

1.2. drop (small amount):

drop

gota f

he hasn't touched a drop since the accident

no ha probado el alcohol desde que tuvo el accidente

go on, have some — OK, just a drop

anda, bebe —bueno, una gotita

I take a drop now and then

tomo un traguito de vez en cuando

she'd had a drop too much

había bebido más de la cuenta

a drop in the ocean or bucket

un grano de arena en el desierto

a drop in the ocean or bucket

una insignificancia

1.3. drop <drops, pl > MED:

drop

gotas fpl

ear/nose drops

gotas para los oídos/la nariz

eye drops

colirio m

1.4. drop (in chandelier):

drop

lágrima f

drop

cairel m RioPl

she wore a diamond drop in each ear

llevaba unos pendientes de brillantes en forma de lágrima

acid drops

caramelos mpl ácidos

chocolate drops

pastillas fpl de chocolate

2.1. drop no pl:

drop (fall) (in temperature)

descenso m

drop (in voltage)

caída f

drop (in voltage)

descenso m

drop (in prices)

caída f

drop (in prices)

baja f

she had to take a drop in salary

tuvo que aceptar un sueldo más bajo

a drop of 30% or a 30% drop in sales

un descenso del 30% en las ventas

at the drop of a hat

en cualquier momento

he has to be ready to leave everything and go at the drop of a hat

tiene que estar siempre listo para dejarlo todo y salir en cualquier momento or sin previo aviso

she could cook a superb meal at the drop of a hat

podía preparar una comida estupenda en un santiamén or en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

2.2. drop (difference in height):

drop

caída f

a sudden drop

una caída abrupta

a sheer drop onto the rocks

una caída a plomo sobre las rocas

2.3. drop (trapdoor):

drop

escotillón m

3.1. drop (of supplies) AVIAT:

drop

lanzamiento m

they were unable to make the drop

no pudieron llevar a cabo el lanzamiento

they were unable to make the drop

no pudieron lanzar los víveres (desde el avión, helicóptero etc)

3.2. drop (parachute jump):

drop Brit

lanzamiento m

drop Brit

salto m

4.1. drop (letter box):

drop Am

buzón m

4.2. drop (collection point):

drop Am

punto m de recogida

4.3. drop (used by spies):

drop sl

punto m de contacto

5. drop (advantage):

to get the drop on sb inf (with gun)

sacar (la pistola) antes que alguien

they had the drop on us

estaban en una situación de ventaja con respecto a nosotros

II.drop <pres part dropping; pt, pp dropped> [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] VB trans

1.1. drop (accidentally):

I/you/he dropped the cup

se me/te/le cayó la taza

don't drop it!

¡que no se te caiga!

she stumbled and dropped the tray

tropezó y se le cayó la bandeja

he dropped an easy catch

perdió una pelota fácil

this is your big chance, so don't drop the ball Am

es tu gran oportunidad, así que no vayas a meter la pata inf

I've dropped a stitch

se me ha escapado un punto

1.2. drop (deliberately):

drop cup/vase

dejar caer

drop cup/vase

tirar

drop bomb/supplies

lanzar

to drop sb by parachute

lanzar a alguien en paracaídas

drop that gun!

¡suelta ese revólver!

to drop anchor

echar anclas

to drop anchor

anclar

to drop a brick or Brit a clanger

meter la pata inf

to drop sb/sth like a hot potato or brick

no querer saber nada más de alguien/algo

1.3. drop (in tennis):

drop ball

colocar

1.4. drop (give birth to):

drop lamb/foal

parir

2. drop (lower):

drop hem

alargar

drop hem

bajar

drop eyes/voice

bajar

drop prices

bajar

drop prices

reducir

3.1. drop (set down):

drop passenger/cargo

dejar

3.2. drop (deliver):

drop

pasar a dejar

I can drop them there on my way home

puedo pasar por allí a dejarlos de camino a casa

4. drop (send) inf:

drop note/postcard

mandar

drop me a line

a ver si me mandas or me escribes unas líneas

5. drop (utter):

drop hint/remark

soltar

drop hint/remark

dejar caer

he's always dropping names

siempre está mencionando gente importante

to let it drop that … (inadvertently)

dejar escapar que …

to let it drop that … (deliberately)

dejar caer que …

6. drop (knock down):

drop inf

derribar

drop inf

tumbar inf

7.1. drop (omit):

drop letter/syllable/word

omitir

she drops her aitches or h's

se come las haches inf

she drops her aitches or h's

no aspira las haches

this verb drops the 'e' when inflected

este verbo pierde la 'e' al conjugarse

to drop sth (from sth) chapter/scene/article

suprimir algo (de algo)

to drop sb from a team

sacar a alguien de un equipo

if they drop Bob, they'll lose their best man

si se deshacen de Bob, van a perder a su mejor jugador

7.2. drop (give up, abandon):

drop case

abandonar

drop charges

retirar

drop plan/idea

abandonar

drop plan/idea

renunciar a

drop habit

dejar

drop friend/associate

dejar de ver a

let's drop the subject

cambiemos de tema

drop it! inf

¡basta ya! inf

just drop everything and come

déjalo todo y vente

8. drop (lose):

drop game/match

perder

he dropped $100 on the deal Am

se le fueron or perdió 100 dólares en el asunto

III.drop <pres part dropping; pt, pp dropped> [Am drɑp, Brit drɒp] VB intr

1.1. drop (fall):

drop object:

caer(se)

drop plane:

bajar

drop plane:

descender

the book/vase dropped from her hand

el libro/jarrón se le cayó de la mano

he dropped to the ground

se tiró or echó al suelo

he vaulted the wall and dropped (down) lightly onto the grass

saltó el muro y se dejó caer suavemente sobre el césped

to drop out of sight

perderse de vista

to drop out of sight

desaparecer

1.2. drop (collapse):

drop

desplomarse

I dropped into an armchair feeling exhausted

me desplomé exhausto en un sillón

he kept running till he dropped

siguió corriendo hasta caer rendido

to be ready to drop

estar cayéndose

I was dropping on my feet

no me podía tener en pie

to drop (down) dead

caerse muerto

drop dead! inf

¡vete al demonio! inf

2.1. drop (decrease):

drop wind:

amainar

drop temperature:

bajar

drop temperature:

descender

drop prices:

bajar

drop prices:

experimentar un descenso form

drop voice:

bajar

2.2. drop (in height):

drop terrain:

caer

drop hemline:

alargarse

3. drop (lapse):

he allowed the conversation to drop

dejó que decayese la conversación

let the matter drop

déjalo ya, no insistas

let it drop! I'm sick of hearing about it

¡basta de una vez! ya estoy harta de oír hablar de eso

I.be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB intr

2.1. be (followed by an adjective):

she's French/intelligent/cunning

es francesa/inteligente/astuta

he's worried/furious

está preocupado/furioso

he's blind

es ciego

he's blind

está ciego Spain

he's short and fat

es bajo y gordo

he's so fat he can't get into his clothes any more

está tan gordo que ya no le cabe la ropa

these shoes are new, I've just bought them

estos zapatos son nuevos, los acabo de comprar

these shoes are still as good as new

estos zapatos todavía están (como) nuevos

have you never had gazpacho? it's delicious!

¿nunca has comido gazpacho? ¡es delicioso!

the gazpacho is delicious, did you make it yourself?

el gazpacho está delicioso ¿lo hiciste tú?

she was very rude to me

estuvo muy grosera conmigo

she's very rude

es muy grosera

tomatoes are expensive in winter

los tomates son caros en invierno

aren't tomatoes expensive at the moment!

¡qué caros están los tomates!

be good and keep still

sé bueno y estáte quieto

be fair!

¡sé justo!

don't be silly!

¡no seas tonto!

2.2. be (when giving one's marital status):

Tony is married/divorced/single

Tony es casado/divorciado/soltero

Tony is married/divorced/single

Tony está casado/divorciado/soltero esp Spain

she's married to a cousin of mine

está casada con un primo mío

she's a widow

es viuda

we've been married for eight years

hace ocho años que nos casamos

we've been married for eight years

llevamos ocho años casados

3.1. be (followed by a noun):

be

ser

you must be Helen! — no, I'm Rachel

¡tú debes (de) ser Helen! — no, soy Rachel

she's a lawyer/writer

es abogada/escritora

she's a famous lawyer/writer

es una famosa abogada/escritora

he's a Catholic/Muslim

es católico/musulmán

she was Prime Minister for 11 years

fue Primera Ministra durante 11 años

who was Prime Minister at the time?

¿quién era Primer Ministro en ese momento?

don't worry, it's me/Daniel/us

no te preocupes, soy yo/es Daniel/somos nosotros

if I were you, I'd stay

yo que tú or yo en tu lugar me quedaría

she's not one to complain

no es de las que se quejan

I'm not a big eater

no soy de mucho comer

3.2. be (playing the role of):

be

hacer de

I was Juliet in the school play

hice de Julieta en la obra del colegio

you be the princess and I'll be the fairy

tú eras la princesa y yo era el hada

4.1. be (when talking about mental and physical states):

how are you?

¿cómo estás?

I'm much better, thank you

estoy or me encuentro mucho mejor, gracias

she's pregnant/tired/depressed

está embarazada/cansada/deprimida

how's the patient today?

¿cómo está el paciente hoy?

how's the patient today?

¿qué tal anda or está el paciente hoy? inf

I'm cold/hot/hungry/thirsty/sleepy

tengo frío/calor/hambre/sed/sueño

she has been ill

ha estado enferma

he's dead

está muerto

4.2. be (when stating one's age):

be

tener

how old are you?

¿cuántos años tienes?

I'm 31

tengo 31 años

Paul was four last Monday/will be four next Monday

Paul cumplió cuatro años el lunes pasado/cumplirá or va a cumplir cuatro años el lunes que viene

he's a lot older/younger

es mucho mayor/menor

our house is over 100 years old

nuestra casa tiene más de 100 años

4.3. be (when giving prices, measurements, weight):

how much is that? — that'll be $15, please

¿cuánto es? — (son) 15 dólares, por favor

the large ones are $15 each

las grandes cuestan or valen 15 dólares cada una

two plus two is four

dos más dos son cuatro

how tall/heavy is he?

¿cuánto mide/pesa?

Jim's over six feet (tall)/120 pounds

Jim mide más de seis pies/pesa más de 120 libras

5.1. be (to exist, to live):

I think, therefore I am

pienso, luego existo

to be or not to be

ser o no ser

the old custom is no more liter

la vieja costumbre ya no existe

they made plans to marry but it was not to be

planearon casarse pero no quiso el destino que así fuera

to let sth/sb be

dejar tranquilo or en paz algo/a alguien

I met her husband-to-be

conocí a su futuro marido

the mother-to-be

la futura madre

5.2. be (in expressions of time):

don't be too long

no tardes mucho

don't be too long

no (te) demores mucho esp LatAm

I'm drying my hair, I won't be long

me estoy secando el pelo, enseguida estoy

how long will dinner be?

¿cuánto falta para la cena?

5.3. be (to take place):

be

ser

the party/concert is tomorrow

la fiesta/el concierto es mañana

the meeting will be in the hall

la reunión será en la sala

the exams were last week

los exámenes fueron la semana pasada

6. be (to be situated, to be present):

be

estar

where is the library?

¿dónde está or queda la biblioteca?

where's the bread?

¿dónde está el pan?

where are you? — I'm over here

¿dónde estás? — estoy aquí

what's in that box?

¿qué hay en esa caja?

who's in the movie?

¿quién actúa or trabaja en la película?

he's here for two weeks

va a estar aquí dos semanas

how long are you married? Am inf

¿cuánto tiempo hace que te casaste?

how long are you in Chicago? inf

¿cuánto (tiempo) te vas a quedar en Chicago?

7.1. be (in perfect tenses):

be (to have visited)

estar

I've never been to India

nunca he estado en la India

have you been to the Turner Exhibition yet?

¿ya has estado en or has ido a la exposición de Turner?

has the milkman been? Brit

¿ha venido el lechero?

7.2. be (in perfect tenses) Brit inf (used for emphasis):

you've really (been and) gone and done it now!

¡ahora sí que la has hecho buena! inf, iron

II.be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB impers

1.1. be (when talking about physical conditions, circumstances):

it's sunny/cold/hot

hace sol/frío/calor

it's cloudy

está nublado

it was three degrees below zero

hacía tres grados bajo cero

it was still dark outside

afuera todavía estaba oscuro or era de noche

it was pitch black in the cellar

en el sótano estaba oscuro como boca de lobo

it's so noisy/quiet in here!

¡qué ruido/silencio hay aquí!

what was it like in Australia?

¿qué tal en Australia?

it was chaos at the station

aquello era un caos en la estación

it was chaos at the station

reinaba el caos en la estación

I have enough problems as it is, without you …

yo ya tengo suficientes problemas sin que tú encima …

1.2. be (in expressions of time):

be

ser

it's three o'clock

son las tres

it's one o'clock

es la una

it was still very early

todavía era muy temprano

it's Wednesday today

hoy es miércoles

it's time we had a talk

es hora de que hablemos

hi, Joe, it's been a long time

qué tal, Joe, tanto tiempo (sin verte)

1.3. be (when talking about distance):

be

estar

how far is it to Lima?

¿a qué distancia está Lima?

it's 500 miles from here to Detroit

Detroit queda or está a 500 millas de aquí

it's 500 miles from here to Detroit

hay 500 millas de aquí a Detroit

it's twenty minutes by train to the airport

el aeropuerto queda or está a veinte minutos en tren

2.1. be (when introducing a person, an object):

be

ser

look, it was he/they who suggested it

mira, fue él quien lo sugirió/fueron ellos quienes lo sugirieron

it was me who told them

fui yo quien se lo dije or dijo

it was me who told them

fui yo el que se lo dije or dijo

what was it that annoyed him?

¿qué fue lo que lo molestó?

2.2. be in conditional use:

be

ser

had it not been or if it hadn't been for Juan, we would have been killed

si no hubiera sido por Juan or de no ser por Juan, nos habríamos matado

were it not that she has a family to support …

si no fuera porque tiene una familia que mantener …

III.be <pres am, are, is, pt was, were, pp been> [Am bi, Brit biː] VB aux

1.1. be (to describe action in progress):

be

estar + ger

I am waiting/working

estoy esperando/trabajando

I was working until ten o'clock

estuve trabajando hasta las diez

what was I saying?

¿qué estaba diciendo?

she was leaving when …

se iba cuando …

how long have you been waiting?

¿cuánto (tiempo) hace que esperas?

how long have you been waiting?

¿cuánto (tiempo) llevas esperando?

1.2. be (to speak of future events):

he is or will be arriving tomorrow

llega mañana

when are you seeing her?

¿cuándo la vas a ver or la verás?

she'll be staying at the Plaza

se va a alojar en el Plaza

2.1. be:

be in the passive voice The passive voice, however, is less common in Spanish than it is in English

ser

it was built in 1903

se construyó en 1903

it was built in 1903

lo construyeron en 1903

it was built in 1903

fue construido en 1903

she was told that …

le dijeron or se le dijo que …

it is known that …

se sabe que …

she deserves to be promoted

merece que la asciendan

are you afraid of being recognized?

¿tienes miedo de que te reconozcan?

he demanded that the hostages be released

exigió que liberaran a los rehenes or que los rehenes fueran liberados

2.2. be (when describing a process):

the mixture is then cooked on a low heat …

luego la mezcla se cuece a fuego lento …

3.1. be (to describe events with future reference):

I'm to be met at the airport by Joe

Joe me irá a buscar al aeropuerto

are we never to know the truth?

¿es que no sabremos nunca la verdad?

the dessert is (still) to come

todavía falta el postre

she was to die in poverty

moriría en la pobreza

if a solution is to be found …

si se quiere encontrar or si se ha de encontrar una solución …

the plane was to have landed at Cairo

el avión debería haber aterrizado en El Cairo

3.2. be (when expressing possibility):

is she to be trusted?

¿se puede confiar en ella?

what are we to do?

¿qué podemos hacer?

what's to stop you making a complaint?

¿qué te impide reclamar?

he wasn't to know

no tenía cómo saberlo

it was nowhere to be found

no se lo pudo encontrar por ninguna parte

3.3. be (when expressing obligation):

be

deber +inf

be

tener que +inf

be

haber de +inf

tell her she's to stay here

dile que debe quedarse or tiene que quedarse aquí

tell her she's to stay here

dile que se quede aquí

you are not to tell Carol!

¡no debes decírselo a Carol!

what am I to make of this?

¿cómo se supone que debo interpretar esto?

am I to understand that … ?

¿debo entender que … ?

she is to be admired

es digna de admiración

they are to be congratulated on …

hay que felicitarlos por …

they are to be congratulated on …

se merecen que se los felicite por …

I'm not to be disturbed!

¡que nadie me moleste!

4. be (in hypotheses):

what would happen if she were or was to die?

¿qué pasaría si ella muriera?

were he to refuse … form

si se negara …

were he to refuse … form

en el caso de que se negara …

5.1. be (in tag questions):

she's right, isn't she?

tiene razón, ¿no? or ¿verdad? or ¿no es cierto?

Jack isn't tired, are you, Jack?

Jack no está cansado, ¿no es cierto or verdad, Jack?

so that's what you think, is it?

de manera que eso es lo que piensas

5.2. be (in elliptical uses):

are you disappointed? — yes, I am/no, I'm not

¿estás desilusionado? — sí (, lo estoy)/no (, no lo estoy)

isn't this scenery wonderful? — it certainly is!

¿no es maravilloso este paisaje? — sí, realmente

she was told the news, and so was he/but I wasn't

a ella le dieron la noticia, y también a él/pero a mí no

I'm surprised, are/aren't you?

estoy sorprendido, ¿y tú?/¿tú no?

it's me! — I guessed it was!

¡soy yo! — ¡ya me lo imaginaba!

let² [Am lɛt, Brit lɛt] N

1. let (in tennis):

let

let m

let

red f

2. let (lease):

let Brit

contrato m de arrendamiento

I can't get a let for my house

no logro alquilar or arrendar mi casa

they specialize in holiday lets

se especializan en el alquiler or el arrendamiento de residencias de vacaciones

3. let (impediment) form:

without let or hindrance

sin impedimento ni obstáculo

let up VB (v + adv)

1. let up (diminish, slacken):

let up wind/storm:

amainar

let up pressure/work:

disminuir

let up pressure/work:

aflojar inf

the rain is beginning to let up

está lloviendo menos

the rain is beginning to let up

está escampando

2. let up (relax efforts):

rescuers worked for 24 hours without letting up

los equipos de rescate trabajaron 24 horas sin parar

you can't afford to let up now!

no puedes aflojar el ritmo or dejarte estar justo ahora

3. let up (stop) inf:

let up usu with neg

parar

the dog barked all night without letting up

el perro ladró toda la noche sin parar

4. let up (relent):

to let up (on sb) she won't let up until she gets what she wants

no va a aflojar hasta conseguir lo que quiere

he'd do better if the teacher let up on him a bit

trabajaría mejor si el maestro no estuviera constantemente encima de él

let in VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. let in:

let in (allow to enter)

dejar entrar

let in (open the door for)

abrirle la puerta a

let in (open the door for)

hacer pasar

don't let the cat in!

¡no dejes entrar al gato!

the doctor himself let us in

el mismo doctor nos abrió la puerta or nos hizo pasar

here's the key, let yourself in

aquí tienes la llave, abre y entra

to let oneself/sb in for sth she doesn't know what she's letting herself in for

¡no sabe en lo que se está metiendo!

she let me in for a lot of trouble

me metió en tremendo lío inf

to let sb in on sth I'll let you in on a secret

te voy a contar or confiar un secreto

she never lets me in on her important deals

siempre me deja al margen de los tratos importantes

1.2. let in (allow to penetrate):

let in light/air

dejar entrar

let in damp

dejar pasar

2. let in (release):

let in clutch

soltar

See also let¹, let²

I.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB trans

1.1. let no pass (allow to):

let

dejar

to let sb/sth + infin let the water run

deja correr el agua

she lets them do what they like

los deja hacer lo que quieren

let her speak

déjala hablar

he let his hair grow

se dejó crecer el pelo

let me help you

deja que te ayude

don't let the fire go out

no dejes apagar el fuego

don't let the fire go out

no dejes que se apague el fuego

don't let me keep you

no te quiero entretener

let me see

¿a ver?

let me see

deja or déjame ver

her pride won't let her admit she made a mistake

su orgullo no le permite reconocer que cometió un error

you shouldn't let her talk to you like that

no deberías permitir que te hable así

don't let me catch you here again!

¡que no te vuelva a pescar por aquí!

1.2. let no pass (cause to, make):

to let sb/sth + infin let me have your answer tomorrow!

dame la respuesta or contéstame mañana

let me know if there are any problems

avísame si hay algún problema

he let it be known that …

hizo saber que …

don't let it be known that …!

que no se sepa que …

don't let it be known that …!

que nadie se entere de que …

don't clean it: let him do it!

no lo limpies, deja que lo haga él

2.1. let + adv compl:

to let sth/sb by or past

dejar pasar algo/a alguien

they stood aside and let him by or past

se apartaron para dejarlo pasar

let me through! I'm a doctor

déjenme pasar, soy médico

she won't let the dog in the house

no deja que el perro entre en la casa

she let herself into the house

abrió la puerta y entró en la casa

they weren't let on board the ship

no los dejaron or no les permitieron subir a bordo

2.2. let MED:

to let sb's blood

hacerle una sangría a alguien

3.1. let (in suggestions):

let's go

vamos

let's go

vámonos

let's ask Chris

vamos a preguntarle a Chris

let's ask Chris

preguntémosle a Chris

let's play dominoes! — yes, let's

¿por qué no jugamos al dominó? — ¡buena idea!

don't let's or let's not argue

no discutamos

3.2. let (in requests, proposals, commands):

if we were to sell it for, let's or let us say $500

si lo vendiéramos por, un suponer or digamos, $500

let's be honest!

¡vamos a decir la verdad!

let's be honest!

¡seamos honestos!

let's be quite clear about this

que esto quede bien claro

let us pray form

oremos

4.1. let (in commands):

let the show begin

que empiece el espectáculo

let that be a lesson to you

que te sirva de lección

never let it be said that …

que no se diga que …

let there be light BIBL

hágase la luz

4.2. let (expressing defiance, warning, threat):

let them think what they like!

¡que piensen lo que quieran!

just let her/them try!

¡que se atreva/atrevan!

4.3. let (in suppositions):

let x equal 4

supongamos que x es igual a 4

5. let (rent):

let esp Brit

alquilar

to let sth to sb

alquilarle algo a alguien

“to let”

“se alquila”

II.let¹ <pres part letting, pt & pp let> VB intr esp Brit

let room/office:

let

alquilarse

let² [Am lɛt, Brit lɛt] N

1. let (in tennis):

let

let m

let

red f

2. let (lease):

let Brit

contrato m de arrendamiento

I can't get a let for my house

no logro alquilar or arrendar mi casa

they specialize in holiday lets

se especializan en el alquiler or el arrendamiento de residencias de vacaciones

3. let (impediment) form:

without let or hindrance

sin impedimento ni obstáculo

I.let down VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let down (lower):

let down rope/bucket

bajar

to let sb down gently

suavizarle el golpe a alguien

she'd fallen in love with someone else, but she did her best to let him down gently

se había enamorado de otro, pero hizo lo posible por suavizarle el golpe or por no herirlo demasiado

2. let down (lengthen):

let down hem/skirt

alargar

3. let down (deflate):

let down tire/balloon

desinflar

4. let down (disappoint):

let down

fallar

let down

defraudar

I'm counting on you to give the talk: you're not going to let me down, are you?

cuento con que tú vas a dar la charla: no me vas a fallar ¿no?

you're letting your parents down by giving up your studies

si dejas los estudios vas a decepcionar or defraudar a tus padres

the refugees feel they've been let down by the international community

los refugiados sienten que la comunidad internacional les ha vuelto la espalda

George let us all down by getting drunk

George se emborrachó y nos hizo quedar mal a todos

he always lets the side down

siempre nos (or los etc.) hace quedar mal

her spelling lets her down

su ortografía no le hace justicia a su trabajo

II.let down VB (v + adv)

let down (slow up) Am:

let down inf

aflojar inf

let down inf

aminorar la marcha

See also hair's breadth, hair

hair's breadth, hairsbreadth [ˈhɛːz brɛdθ] N no pl

by a hair's breadth

por un pelo inf

he escaped by a hair's breadth

se escapó por los pelos or por un pelo inf

he escaped by a hair's breadth

se libró de milagro

she was within a hair's breadth of winning the title

estaba a un paso de obtener el título

we came within a hair's breadth of crashing into the wall

por un pelo no nos estrellamos contra la pared inf

hair [Am hɛr, Brit hɛː] N

1. hair U (on human head):

hair

pelo m

hair

cabello m form or liter

to have short/brown hair

tener el pelo corto/castaño

a girl with long hair

una chica de pelo largo

a good head of hair

una buena cabellera

a good head of hair

una buena mata de pelo

to have or get one's hair cut

cortarse el pelo

get your hair cut

ve a cortarte or a que te corten el pelo

to do one's hair

arreglarse el pelo

to do one's hair

peinarse

to have one's hair done

peinarse (en la peluquería)

who does your hair?

¿quién te peina?

who does your hair?

¿a qué peluquería vas?

to lose one's hair

perder el pelo

he's losing his hair

se le está cayendo el pelo

he's losing his hair

está perdiendo el pelo

his hair is getting very thin

se está quedando calvo

to have or wear one's hair down/up

llevar el pelo suelto/recogido

to get in sb's hair inf

molestar a alguien

to get/keep out of sb's hair inf, take the kids and get them out of my hair for a while

llévate a los niños y así me los quitas de encima un rato

I wish he'd keep out of my hair

¿por qué no me dejará en paz?

keep your hair on! Brit inf

¡no te sulfures! inf

to let one's hair down (relax)

soltarse la melena inf

to let one's hair down lit

soltarse el pelo

go on, let your hair down, and come out for a drink!

¡vamos, suéltate la melena y vente a tomar una copa!

to make sb's hair curl inf

ponerle los pelos de punta a alguien inf

to make sb's hair stand on end inf

ponerle los pelos de punta a alguien inf

to tear one's hair (out) inf

subirse por las paredes inf

to tear one's hair (out) attr gel/lacquer/oil

para el pelo

I have a hair appointment

tengo hora en la peluquería

hair cream

crema f para el pelo

hair curler

rizador m de pelo

hair curler

rulo m

hair curler

bigudí m

hair curler

rulero m RioPl

hair curler

marrón m Col

hair curler

chino m Mex

hair curler

tubo m Chil Mex

hair restorer

loción f para la calvicie

hair transplant

transplante m capilar

2.1. hair U (on human body):

hair

vello m

a cream to remove unwanted hair

una crema para eliminar el vello superfluo

attr hair remover

depilatorio m

2.2. hair U (on animal, plant):

hair

pelo m

3. hair C (single strand):

hair

pelo m

he arrived with not a hair out of place

llegó impecable

a or the hair of the dog (that bit you) feeling hung over? try a hair of the dog

¿que tienes resaca? pues tómate otra que así se cura

not to harm a hair of sb's head

no tocarle un pelo a alguien

if you harm a hair of her head, I'll kill you

como le toques un pelo, te mato

not to turn a hair

no inmutarse

not to turn a hair

quedarse como si nada or como si tal inf

to put hairs on sb's chest inf, hum

dejar a alguien como nuevo inf

go on, drink it; it'll put hairs on your chest

anda, bébetelo; verás como te sientes como nuevo inf

to split hairs

buscarle tres or cinco pies al gato

to split hairs

hilar demasiado fino

I.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. let out (reveal, disclose):

let out details/secret

revelar

she inadvertently let out the fact that …

se le escapó sin darse cuenta que …

2. let out (release):

let out

eximir

this clause lets the seller out of any obligation to …

esta cláusula exime al vendedor de toda obligación de …

3. let out (rent out) esp Brit :

let out house/room/equipment

alquilar

4. let out (make wider):

let out skirt/dress

ensanchar

let out skirt/dress

agrandar

to let a seam out

soltarle a una costura

II.let out VB (v + o + adv, v + adv + o, v + o + adv (+ prep + o))

1. let out (allow to leave):

let out

dejar salir

let me out of here!

¡ábreme!

let me out of here!

¡déjame salir de aquí!

who let the canary out?

¿quién soltó al canario?

he's hoping to be let out of prison soon

espera que lo dejen salir de la cárcel or que lo suelten pronto

I'll let myself out

no me acompañes, salgo solo

we mustn't let the paintings out of the country

no debemos permitir que los cuadros salgan del país

2. let out (allow to get out):

let out (from bus)

dejar bajar

let out (from taxi)

dejar

would you let me out by the library?

¿me deja en la biblioteca?

3. let out (allow to escape):

let out water/smoke

dejar salir

you're letting the heat out

estás dejando salir or escapar el calor

let your breath out slowly

exhale lentamente

someone let the air out of my tires

alguien me desinfló los neumáticos

III.let out VB (v + adv + o) (utter)

let out scream/yell

soltar

let out scream/yell

pegar

let out guffaw

soltar

IV.let out VB (v + adv)

let out (be dismissed) Am inf:

let out school:

terminar

let-out N Brit inf

let-out

escape m

let-out

escapatoria f

let-off [ˈlɛtɒf] N Brit inf

let-off

escapada f

letting in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for letting in the English»Spanish Dictionary

let¹ [let] N

let SPORTS:

let

let m

Phrases:

without let or hindrance LAW

sin estorbo ni obstáculo

I.let² [let] let, let N Brit

let

alquiler m

II.let² [let] let, let VB trans

1. let (allow):

let

dejar

to let sb do sth

dejar a alguien hacer algo

to let sb know sth

hacer saber algo a alguien

to let sth pass

pasar algo por alto

to let sb alone

dejar a alguien en paz

let him be!

¡déjalo en paz!

2. let (in suggestions):

let's go!

¡vámonos!

let's say ...

digamos...

let us pray

¡oremos!

3. let (filler while thinking):

let's see

veamos

let me think

déjame pensar

4. let MATH:

let x be y

supongamos que x sea igual a y

Phrases:

let alone ...

(y) menos aún...

to let sb have it

decir cuatro verdades a alguien

to let sth lie

dejar algo como está

to let fly

montar en cólera

to let rip (become angry)

montar en cólera

to let rip (drive fast)

correr

let by VB trans

let by

dejar pasar

I.let out VB intr Am (end)

let out

culminar

II.let out VB trans

1. let out (release):

let out

dejar salir

let out prisoner

poner en libertad

let out laugh

soltar

to let out a scream

pegar un grito

2. let out FASHION:

let out

ensanchar

3. let out (reveal):

let out secret

revelar

4. let out (rent):

let out

alquilar

let in VB trans

let in person

dejar entrar

let in light

dejar pasar

Phrases:

to let oneself in for sth

meterse en algo

to let sb in on sth

revelar un secreto a alguien

let down VB trans

1. let down (disappoint):

let down

decepcionar

2. let down (lower):

let down

bajar

let down hair

soltar

to let one's hair down a. fig

soltarse el pelo

3. let down FASHION:

let down

alargar

4. let down Brit, Aus (deflate):

let down

desinflar

let on VB intr inf (divulge)

to let on about sth

revelar algo

to not let on about sth

callarse algo

let off VB trans

1. let off (forgive):

let off

perdonar

to let sb off with a fine

poner sólo una multa a alguien

2. let off (fire):

let off gun

disparar

let off bomb, firework

hacer explotar

let up VB intr

1. let up (become weaker, stop):

let up

debilitarse

let up rain

amainar

let up cold

suavizarse

let up fog

desvanecerse

2. let up (relent):

let up

aflojar

to let up on sb

ser menos duro con alguien

to let up on the accelerator

soltar el acelerador

Translations for letting in the Spanish»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

alquiler

letting

letting Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

let's get the show on the road inf

vamos a ponernos manos a la obra

to let out a string of expletives

soltar una sarta de tacos

to let out a flood of abuse

soltar una retahíla de insultos

my car isn't working, let's take yours

mi coche está roto, vamos en el tuyo

will you let me have a puff?

¿me das una calada?

with this behaviour [or behavior Am] he/she is letting down his/her family

con su comportamiento desmiente a su familia

let that be a lesson to you!

¡que te sirva de lección!

will you let me have a puff?

¿me das una pitada?

let's see how we can do this

a ver cómo lo hacemos

let's go before we get found out

vámonos antes de que se descubra el pastel

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This allows you to keep control, rather than letting the coupons and sales drive your shopping.

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A man does not lose his vote by letting his house furnished during a part of the qualifying period not exceeding 4 months in the whole.

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Income from letting the mill is put towards its upkeep.

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When we dismiss them as just a bunch of guys lying around drinking, then we're letting that go unexamined.

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This can be characterized by unattached and unconditional generosity, giving and letting go.

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Letting the bad guys know that we can eavesdrop on them, they don't know that?

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The phrase is usually a humorous way of saying that one was not sitting idly, but engaged constructively in contemplation or letting one's mind wander.

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It's understandable that she'd try to undersell her difficulties here, but things are obviously worse than she's letting on.

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The first version overwhelms the reader with its intimacy, its torrent of lament and letting-go, which is both shocking and compulsive.

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If they do not, then uploading someone into a computer is equivalent to letting their mind evaporate into thin air, he argues.

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