Let and Get

Question

How would you explain the word "let" and "get" to a Spanish speaker?

the word let is meaning dejar - Danica Franc6500, Jul 17, 2017

the is get meaning conseguire is the word - Danica Franc6500, Jul 17, 2017

Welcome to SpanishDict, Atsuko. - rac1, Jul 17, 2017

Answer 1

They both have multiple meanings. I would direct the Spanish speaker to a dictionary with many example sentences... like here on SpanishDict.com.

So would I amigo :) - ian-hill, Jul 17, 2017

yes - Danica Franc6500, Jul 17, 2017

Answer 2

I used to explain (when I was teaching ESL) that many of the "let" phrases can be translated by the use of the present subjunctive.

i.e., Let George do it. = Que Jorge lo haga.

I also explained to them that many of the "get" phrases in English are translated by pronomial/reflexive verbs.

i,e., Get married. = casarse con, get sick = enfermarse, get ready = alistarse (and a "boatload of others.)

Answer 3

I heartily agree with Jtaniel. There are so many meanings for "to let' and "to get" in English. Danica's comment regarding "let"being "dejar" is correct in a limited sense. Ask your Spanish speaking friend to tell you what "dejar" means. He'll ask you how much time you have to spend.

This is a great place to learn... the best in my opinion.

Not to mention the many dozens of phrasal verbs that use "get". :) - ian-hill, Jul 17, 2017

yes of course - Danica Franc6500, Jul 17, 2017