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Let

lɛt

Extremamente Comum

300 - 400

300 - 400
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

laisser, faire, permettre, autoriser, louer, laisser faire

Significados de Let em português

Le mot "let" en anglais est un verbe qui signifie permettre ou autoriser. Il est couramment utilisé dans des contextes variés, tant formels qu'informels.

Utilisation pratique :

Permettre quelque chose :
- Exemple : "Let him go" (Laisse-le partir).
- Utilisé pour donner la permission ou l'autorisation à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose.
Propositions ou suggestions :
- Exemple : "Let’s go to the cinema" (Allons au cinéma).
- Utilisé pour proposer une action collective.
Instructions ou commandes :
- Exemple : "Let me help you" (Laisse-moi t'aider).
- Utilisé pour offrir son aide ou pour donner des instructions à quelqu'un.
Expressions courantes :
- "Let it be" (Laisse faire) : Accepter une situation sans essayer de la changer.
- "Let’s say" (Disons que) : Utilisé pour introduire une hypothèse ou un exemple.

Contexte d'utilisation :

"Let" est utilisé à la fois dans des contextes formels et informels. Dans des situations professionnelles, il peut être utilisé pour faire des suggestions ou des offres. Dans des contextes informels, il est souvent utilisé entre amis ou en famille.

Erreurs courantes :

Une erreur fréquente est de confondre "let" avec "let's". "Let" est utilisé pour donner une permission, tandis que "let's" est une contraction de "let us", utilisée pour faire des suggestions. Par exemple, "Let us eat" (Permettons-nous de manger) devient "Let's eat" (Mangeons).

Mots associés :

Synonymes : allow (permettre), permit (autoriser).
Antonymes : forbid (interdire), prevent (prévenir).

Nuances de prononciation :

Le mot "let" se prononce /lɛt/. Il est important de noter que la prononciation peut varier légèrement en fonction des accents régionaux.

Grammaire et étymologie :

"Let" est un verbe régulier qui peut être utilisé à différents temps. Par exemple, au passé : "let" (laisser), au participe passé : "let" (laissé).
Etymologiquement, "let" provient de l'anglais ancien "lettan", qui signifie permettre ou laisser.

Significados de Let em português

laisser

Exemplo:

Please let me go.

S'il te plaît, laisse-moi partir.

Let him speak.

Laisse-le parler.

Uso: informalContexto: Used when allowing or permitting someone to do something.

Observação: Often used in everyday conversation; can imply permission.

faire

Exemplo:

Let’s make a plan.

Faisons un plan.

Let’s go to the movies.

Allons au cinéma.

Uso: informalContexto: Used to suggest or propose an action together with someone.

Observação: Commonly used in suggestions or plans.

permettre

Exemplo:

This law lets people vote.

Cette loi permet aux gens de voter.

The rules let you change your mind.

Les règles vous permettent de changer d'avis.

Uso: formalContexto: Used in legal or formal contexts to indicate permission.

Observação: More formal than 'laisser'; often found in legal texts.

autoriser

Exemplo:

They let me enter the building.

Ils m'ont autorisé à entrer dans le bâtiment.

The teacher lets students use their phones.

Le professeur autorise les élèves à utiliser leurs téléphones.

Uso: formalContexto: Used in contexts where official permission is granted.

Observação: Similar to 'permettre', but often used in administrative contexts.

louer

Exemplo:

I let my apartment to a friend.

Je loue mon appartement à un ami.

She lets out a room in her house.

Elle loue une chambre dans sa maison.

Uso: formalContexto: Used in the context of renting or leasing property.

Observação: Commonly used in real estate contexts.

laisser faire

Exemplo:

Let it be.

Laisse faire.

Let things happen as they will.

Laisse les choses se passer comme elles doivent.

Uso: informalContexto: Used to suggest a hands-off approach to a situation.

Observação: Implies acceptance and non-interference.

Sinônimos de Let

allow

To give permission or consent for something to happen.

Exemplo: Please allow me to explain the situation.

Observação: Similar to 'let' but may imply more formal or official permission.

permit

To officially allow or give permission for something to happen.

Exemplo: The sign permits visitors to enter the premises.

Observação: Similar to 'let' but often used in more formal contexts.

grant

To agree to give someone what they ask for or allow them to have it.

Exemplo: The committee decided to grant her request for additional funding.

Observação: Implies a formal approval or bestowal of permission.

authorize

To give official permission for or approval to do something.

Exemplo: Only the manager can authorize refunds for customers.

Observação: Conveys a sense of official approval or empowerment.

enable

To make something possible or provide the means to do something.

Exemplo: The new software will enable users to perform tasks more efficiently.

Observação: Focuses on providing the capability or resources to carry out an action.

Expressões e frases comuns de Let

let go

To stop holding onto something emotionally or physically; to release or relinquish control over something.

Exemplo: She finally decided to let go of her past and move forward.

Observação: The phrase 'let go' implies a voluntary action of releasing or surrendering, whereas 'let' alone is more about giving permission.

let someone down

To disappoint or fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes.

Exemplo: I don't want to let my team down by not completing the project on time.

Observação: While 'let' can denote giving permission, 'let someone down' focuses on failing to meet expectations.

let in

To allow someone or something to enter or come in.

Exemplo: Could you let in some fresh air? It's stuffy in here.

Observação: The addition of 'in' specifies the action of allowing someone or something to enter a space.

let off steam

To release pent-up energy or frustration by engaging in physical or verbal activity.

Exemplo: After a stressful week, she went for a run to let off steam.

Observação: This phrase emphasizes the act of releasing built-up tension or emotions, different from the general idea of 'let'.

let on

To reveal or inadvertently show knowledge about something, especially when trying to keep it a secret.

Exemplo: She knows about the surprise party, but she won't let on to the birthday girl.

Observação: 'Let on' involves revealing information that may have been intended to be kept secret, unlike 'let' which is mainly about permission.

let up

To diminish or ease in intensity, especially in reference to something unpleasant or challenging.

Exemplo: The rain finally let up, and we were able to go outside.

Observação: 'Let up' indicates a decrease or lessening of something, contrasting with the broader sense of 'let'.

let the cat out of the bag

To accidentally or intentionally reveal a secret or surprise.

Exemplo: I was going to surprise him, but someone let the cat out of the bag about the party.

Observação: This idiom emphasizes the act of revealing a secret, which is different from the general meaning of 'let' as permission.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Let

let's (let us)

A contraction of 'let us', used to suggest or propose an action together.

Exemplo: Let's go to the movies tonight.

Observação: Informal and conversational compared to 'let us'.

let's see

An expression used to suggest a wait-and-see approach before making a decision or judgment.

Exemplo: Let's see if we can find a solution to this problem.

Observação: Indicates a willingness to consider or evaluate a situation before taking action.

let it slide

To choose to ignore or not react to something that usually bothers or offends you.

Exemplo: I'm just going to let it slide this time.

Observação: Implies a passive response rather than addressing the issue directly.

let's roll

An informal way to suggest or signal the start of an activity or departure.

Exemplo: Alright, time to go. Let's roll!

Observação: Conveys a sense of readiness or eagerness to begin an action.

let's call it a day

To decide to finish or conclude an activity or work for the day.

Exemplo: We've been working hard all morning. Let's call it a day and continue tomorrow.

Observação: Suggests ending something for the time being with the intention to resume later.

let someone off the hook

To excuse or release someone from a responsibility, obligation, or punishment.

Exemplo: I'll let you off the hook this time, but don't be late again.

Observação: Implies granting forgiveness or leniency in a situation where someone could be held accountable.

Let - Exemplos

Let me help you with that.

Laisse-moi t'aider avec ça.

Don't let the dog out.

Ne laisse pas sortir le chien.

She let out a sigh of relief.

Elle a laissé échapper un soupir de soulagement.

Gramática de Let

Let - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)

Lema: let

Conjugações

Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): let

Verbo, particípio passado (Verb, past participle): let

Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): letting

Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): lets

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): let

Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): let

Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase

let contém 1 sílabas: let

Transcrição fonética: ˈlet

let , ˈlet (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Let - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.

let: 300 - 400 (Extremamente Comum).

Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

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