lay back

recostarse, reclinarse

Ponerse en una posición de descanso, con la espalda apoyada o tendida sobre una superficie.

En inglés sencillo: To move into a resting position with your back supported or flat against a surface.

• Lay back on the cushions.
• He likes to lay back on the grass and watch the clouds.
• You can lay back while I adjust the pillow.

Cómo se usa: lay back on something (She likes to lay back on the sofa after lunch.)

Sinónimos: lie back, recline

Antónimos: sit up

Expresiones frecuentes: lay back comfortably, lay back on something

relajarse, tomárselo con calma

Pasar un rato descansando y haciendo muy poco.

En inglés sencillo: To spend some time resting and doing very little.

• Just lay back and enjoy your holiday.
• We plan to lay back all weekend.
• After a busy week, I like to lay back and do nothing.

Sinónimos: relax, take it easy, chill out

Expresiones frecuentes: lay back awhile, lay back and relax

pasar hacia atrás

En fútbol, dar un pase corto hacia atrás a un compañero que pueda atacar.

En inglés sencillo: In football, to pass the ball a short distance backwards to a teammate who can attack.

• Lay back the ball to Sam.
• The striker laid it back for a teammate to shoot.
• Can you lay it back instead of trying to turn?

Cómo se usa: lay something back to someone (She laid the ball back to the midfielder.)

Sinónimos: pass back

Expresiones frecuentes: lay back the ball, lay something back