nounadjectiveverb

lay

pôr · colocar · deitar · deitar-se

To put something down in a flat position, usually with care, or to cause it to rest on a surface.

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Examples

Hens lay eggs.verb

As galinhas põem ovos.

Hens lay eggs every day.verb

As galinhas põem ovos todos os dias.

He laid the tray down on the table.verb

Ele colocou a bandeja sobre a mesa.

She lay on the grass to rest for a while.verb

Ela deitou na grama para descansar um pouco.

He lay near the fire because he wanted to stay warm.verb

Ele deitou-se perto do fogo porque queria ficar aquecido.

She will lay the clean clothes on the bed.verb

Ela vai colocar as roupas limpas na cama.

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