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Let them vs. Let they: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?

Después del verbo 'let', siempre debes usar un pronombre de objeto como me, her o them.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Always use object pronouns (them, him, me) after 'let' because 'let' is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.

  • Use 'them' not 'they' after let: 'Let them eat.' (Correct) vs 'Let they eat.' (Incorrect)
  • The verb following the object must be in the base form: 'Let them go' (not 'to go').
  • This applies to all pronouns: use me, us, him, her, and them after the word let.
Let + 👤 (Object Pronoun: me/him/her/them/us) + 🏃 (Base Verb)

Overview

### Overview
Seguramente te ha pasado: estás escribiendo un correo o hablando en una reunión y te detienes un segundo a pensar:
¿Debo decir let them o let they?
. Si vienes del español, esta duda es totalmente lógica. En nuestro idioma, la estructura suele ser deja que ellos..., donde ellos parece el sujeto de la siguiente acción.
Sin embargo, en inglés, las reglas del juego cambian ligeramente debido a cómo funcionan los pronombres.
La distinción entre let them y let they es un pilar fundamental para sonar natural y profesional. Mientras que let them es la forma gramaticalmente correcta y ampliamente utilizada, let they es un error que delata inmediatamente a un estudiante de nivel básico. Entender esta diferencia no se trata solo de memorizar una frase, sino de comprender cómo el inglés organiza sus piezas (sujetos y objetos) de manera distinta a la nuestra.
El principio básico aquí es el caso de los pronombres. En español, tenemos pronombres de sujeto (yo, tú, él, ellos) y pronombres de complemento (me, te, lo, los, les). En inglés, ocurre lo mismo.
El verbo let (que significa dejar, permitir o permitir que) es un verbo transitivo. Esto significa que siempre necesita un objeto —la persona o cosa a la que se le permite algo—. Por lo tanto, cualquier pronombre que siga inmediatamente a let debe estar en su forma de objeto.
Imagina esta situación en la oficina: The manager should let them finish the project. (El gerente debería dejar que ellos terminen el proyecto). Aquí, the manager es el sujeto que realiza la acción de permitir. Them es el pronombre de objeto, representando a las personas que *reciben* ese permiso.
Aunque en español digamos ellos, en inglés no están realizando la acción principal de la oración, sino que están siendo afectados por el verbo let. Por eso, usar they sería un error gramatical, ya que they es un pronombre de sujeto, reservado exclusivamente para quien inicia la acción principal.
### How This Grammar Works
Para dominar la estructura de let them, primero debemos analizar cómo el inglés construye las oraciones de permiso. El verbo let pertenece a una categoría especial llamada causative verbs (verbos causativos). Estos verbos indican que una persona o cosa causa o permite que otra realice una acción.
Lo que hace que let sea un poco tramposo para nosotros los hispanohablantes es su estructura sintáctica: verb + object + bare infinitive (verbo + objeto + infinitivo sin 'to').
En español, solemos usar una cláusula con que y el modo subjuntivo:
  • Deja que ellos vayan.
Si intentaras traducir eso palabra por palabra al inglés, dirías algo como Let that they go, lo cual es incorrecto. El inglés prefiere una estructura más directa donde el pronombre se convierte en el objeto directo del verbo let.
| Concepto | Inglés | Español |
|---|---|---|
| Sujeto | The boss | El jefe |
| Verbo de permiso | lets | deja/permite |
| Objeto (quien recibe permiso) | them | que ellos |
| Acción permitida | leave early | salgan temprano |
Fíjate en que them actúa como un puente. Gramaticalmente, es el objeto de let, pero lógicamente es quien realiza la acción de leave. Esta dualidad es la que causa confusión.
Sin embargo, la regla de oro en inglés es: si va después de un verbo y no es el sujeto principal, usa el pronombre de objeto.
Otro punto vital es el bare infinitive. A diferencia de otros verbos como want (I want them TO go), el verbo let nunca lleva la partícula to. Decir let them to go es un error muy común causado por la interferencia del español, donde usamos el infinitivo o el subjuntivo de forma distinta.
En inglés, simplemente decimos let them go.
### Formation Pattern
La estructura con let es notablemente consistente. No importa si hablas en presente, pasado o futuro, el pronombre que le sigue siempre debe ser de objeto. Aquí tienes el patrón que debes grabar en tu mente:
[Sujeto] + let + Pronombre de Objeto + Verbo en forma base
Primero, repasemos cuáles son los pronombres de objeto comparados con los de sujeto, para que veas exactamente por qué them es el elegido:
| Sujeto (Incorrecto tras let) | Objeto (Correcto tras let) | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| I | me | Let me explain. |
| You | you | I will let you know. |
| He | him | Let him speak. |
| She | her | Don't let her fall. |
| It | it | Let it be. |
| We | us | Let us (Let's) go. |
| They | them | Let them decide. |
Como puedes ver, they se transforma en them. Es exactamente lo mismo que ocurre cuando dices Los vi (I saw them) en lugar de Vi ellos.
Analicemos el patrón en diferentes contextos:
  1. 1Imperativos (Órdenes o sugerencias):
Aquí el sujeto you está implícito. Es muy común en instrucciones o cuando pides algo.
  • Let them enter the building. (Deja que ellos entren al edificio).
  • Don't let them forget their passports. (No dejes que ellos olviden sus pasaportes).
  1. 1Declaraciones (Afirmaciones):
  • My teacher lets them use calculators. (Mi profesor les deja usar calculadoras).
  • The company let them work from home last year. (La empresa les dejó trabajar desde casa el año pasado).
  1. 1Con sustantivos en lugar de pronombres:
Si en lugar de un pronombre usas un nombre propio o un sustantivo, la estructura no cambia, pero es más fácil porque los sustantivos no tienen casos.
  • Let the children play. (Deja que los niños jueguen).
  • Let Maria finish her story. (Deja que María termine su historia).
¡Ojo! El verbo let es irregular. Su forma en presente, pasado y participio es siempre let.
  • Presente: She lets them stay.
  • Pasado: She let them stay yesterday.
  • Participio: She has let them stay before.
### When To Use It
El uso de let them (y sus variantes) es increíblemente versátil en el día a día. Aquí te presento las situaciones más comunes donde brillarás si lo usas correctamente:
#### 1. Dar permiso formal o informal
Es el uso más básico. Se trata de autorizar a alguien a hacer algo. Imagina que estás en una reunión de amigos y alguien pregunta si sus primos pueden venir.
  • Of course, let them come! We have plenty of food. (¡Claro, deja que vengan! Tenemos mucha comida).
  • The security guard won't let them pass without an ID. (El guardia de seguridad no los dejará pasar sin identificación).
#### 2. No interferir o aceptar una situación
Muchas veces usamos let them para indicar que no debemos meternos en los asuntos de otros o que debemos aceptar el curso natural de las cosas. Es muy común en consejos.
  • If they want to make their own mistakes, let them. (Si quieren cometer sus propios errores, déjalos/deja que los cometan).
  • They are arguing again, but it's better to just let them. (Están discutiendo otra vez, pero es mejor simplemente dejarlos).
#### 3. Hacer sugerencias grupales (Let's)
Seguramente usas let's todo el tiempo sin darte cuenta de que es una contracción de let us. Aunque let them se refiere a otros, let's nos incluye a nosotros. Es la forma estándar de proponer un plan en inglés.
  • It's sunny, let's go to the beach! (Está soleado, ¡vamos a la playa!).
  • Let's not talk about work today. (No hablemos de trabajo hoy).
#### 4. Expresiones idiomáticas y frases hechas
El inglés tiene frases famosas que utilizan este patrón. Conocerlas te ayudará a internalizar la gramática.
  • Let them eat cake (Que coman pasteles - frase atribuida erróneamente a María Antonieta).
  • Live and let live (Vivir y dejar vivir).
  • Let them have it! (¡Dales con todo! - usado a menudo en deportes o contextos de confrontación).
#### 5. En el entorno digital (WhatsApp/Redes Sociales)
Cuando hablas de grupos o personas en redes, es muy común usar esta estructura.
  • I posted the photos, let them see how much fun we had. (Publiqué las fotos, deja que vean lo bien que lo pasamos).
### Common Mistakes
Como profesor, veo los mismos errores una y otra vez en estudiantes hispanohablantes. Estos errores ocurren por la interferencia de la lengua materna (L1 interference). Es decir, intentamos aplicar las reglas del español al inglés.
Error 1: Usar el pronombre de sujeto (let they)
  • Incorrecto: My boss won't let they participate.
  • Correcto: My boss won't let them participate.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? En español decimos
    deja que ellos participen
    . Como ellos es un pronombre de sujeto en español, nuestro cerebro elige automáticamente they. Recuerda: después de let, siempre va el pronombre de objeto (them).
Error 2: Añadir el to al verbo siguiente
  • Incorrecto: Please, let them to stay a bit longer.
  • Correcto: Please, let them stay a bit longer.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? En inglés, la mayoría de los verbos que siguen a otro van con to (ej. I want to stay). Sin embargo, let es un verbo de excepción (causativo) que exige el infinitivo sin to. ¡Es un error muy delatador!
Error 3: Traducir el que literalmente
  • Incorrecto: Let that them go.
  • Correcto: Let them go.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? Queremos traducir el que de deja que ellos.... En inglés, ese que no existe en esta estructura. La conexión entre let y them es directa.
Error 4: Confundir let them con leave them
  • Incorrecto: I will leave them go.
  • Correcto: I will let them go.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? En español, el verbo dejar tiene dos significados: permitir (let) y abandonar/olvidar algo en un lugar (leave). Si quieres decir permitir, usa siempre let.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es vital comparar let con otros verbos que expresan ideas similares, porque la estructura gramatical cambia. Esto es lo que separa a un estudiante B1 de uno de nivel básico.
| Verbo | Significado | Estructura | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let | Permitir (informal/común) | Object + Base Verb (Sin to) | Let them go. |
| Allow | Permitir (más formal) | Object + TO + Verb | Allow them TO go. |
| Permit | Permitir (muy formal/oficial) | Object + TO + Verb | Permit them TO go. |
| Make | Obligar/Hacer que alguien haga algo | Object + Base Verb (Sin to) | Make them go. |
Diferencia clave entre let y allow:
Esta es la confusión más frecuente. Aunque significan lo mismo, su gramática es opuesta. Si usas allow, tienes que usar to. Si usas let, no puedes usar to.
  • I can't let them enter. (Correcto)
  • I can't allow them to enter. (Correcto)
  • I can't let them to enter. (Incorrecto)
Diferencia entre let y make:
Ambos comparten la estructura sin to, pero el significado es opuesto. Let es dar libertad, make es quitarla.
  • Let them cry. (Deja que lloren - dales permiso/espacio).
  • Make them cry. (Hazlos llorar - oblígalos o provócalo).
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Puedo usar let they en alguna situación, tal vez en poesía o canciones antiguas?
Históricamente, en el inglés muy antiguo o en dialectos muy específicos, podrías encontrar variaciones, pero en el inglés moderno (estándar, profesional o coloquial), let they es un error gramatical absoluto. Siempre usa let them.
2. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre let's y let us?
Let's es la contracción de let us. En el 99% de los casos, usamos let's para hacer sugerencias (Let's eat). Usamos let us sin contraer solo en contextos extremadamente formales, como en textos religiosos o discursos políticos muy solemnes (Let us pray, Let us fight for justice).
3. Si hablo de una sola persona, ¿uso let them o let him/her?
Si sabes el género de la persona, usa let him o let her. Sin embargo, en inglés moderno es muy común usar them como un pronombre singular de género neutro cuando no conoces el género de la persona o no quieres especificarlo.
  • Ejemplo: If a student forgets their book, let them borrow one. (Si un estudiante olvida su libro, deja que [él/ella] pida uno prestado).
4. ¿Cómo se dice déjalos solos?
Aquí hay un truco. Si quieres decir
déjalos en paz
o no los molestes, solemos usar el verbo leave: Leave them alone. Si usas let, la oración quedaría incompleta porque let espera una acción: Let them be alone (Deja que estén solos).

Using 'Let' with Different Pronouns

Subject Verb Object Pronoun Base Verb Result
I
will let
them
stay
I will let them stay.
You
should let
him
talk
You should let him talk.
She
lets
us
help
She lets us help.
They
don't let
her
drive
They don't let her drive.
We
let
them
choose
We let them choose.
He
let
me
know
He let me know.

Common Contractions with Let

Full Form Contraction Usage
Let us
Let's
Suggestions (Let's go!)
Do not let
Don't let
Prohibitions (Don't let them in.)
Will not let
Won't let
Future refusal (I won't let them.)

Meanings

The verb 'let' is a causative verb used to grant permission or allow something to happen. In English grammar, verbs are followed by object pronouns, not subject pronouns.

1

Permission

To give someone the freedom or consent to do something.

“My parents let them stay out until midnight.”

“Please let them finish their work before you ask questions.”

2

Suggestions (First Person Plural)

Using 'let us' (usually contracted to 'let's') to propose a joint action.

“Let's (let us) go to the park this afternoon.”

“Let's not tell them about the surprise yet.”

3

Imperative Commands

A way to issue a command or a wish regarding a third party.

“Let them try it their own way first.”

“Let him speak his mind without interruption.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Let them vs. Let they: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
Situación Correcto (Pronombre Objeto) Incorrecto (Pronombre Sujeto)
Hablando de un grupo
Let `them` decide.
Let `they` decide.
Hablando de una mujer
Let `her` try.
Let `she` try.
Hablando de un hombre
Let `him` speak.
Let `he` speak.
Hablando de 'nosotros'
Let `us` go.
Let `we` go.
Hablando de mí mismo
Let `me` see.
Let `I` see.
Ejemplo en frase larga
If they are ready, `let them` begin.
If they are ready, `let they` begin.
Dando una orden
Don't worry, `let him` handle it.
Don't worry, `let he` handle it.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
Please permit them to enter the premises.

Please permit them to enter the premises. (Security/Entrance)

Neutral
Please let them come in.

Please let them come in. (Security/Entrance)

Informal
Let 'em in.

Let 'em in. (Security/Entrance)

Jerga
Let 'em slide through.

Let 'em slide through. (Security/Entrance)

Elección del pronombre: Después de 'Let'

Correcto: Pronombres de Objeto
Let them go. Déjalos ir
Let her see. Déjala ver
Let him decide. Déjalo decidir
Let us know. Avísanos
Incorrecto: Pronombres de Sujeto
Let they go. ❌
Let she see. ❌
Let he decide. ❌
Let we know. ❌

¿Uso 'them' o 'they'?

1

¿El pronombre va justo después del verbo `let`?

YES
Usa un pronombre de OBJETO: `let them`, `let him`, `let us`.
NO
Usa un pronombre de SUJETO si es el sujeto de una frase nueva: `...so they can decide.`

El mundo de 'Let'

let

Requiere Pronombre Objeto

  • let them Correcto
  • let her Correcto
  • let us Correcto

Seguido de Verbo Base (sin 'to')

  • let them go Correcto
  • let them to go Incorrecto

Frases Comunes

  • Let them be. No interfieras.
  • Let them know. Infórmales.

Categorías de Pronombres

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Sujeto (Hace la acción)

  • I
  • You
  • He/She
  • We
  • They
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Objeto (Recibe la acción)

  • Me
  • You
  • Him/Her
  • Us
  • Them

Ejemplos por nivel

1

Let them play.

Let them play.

2

Let me see.

Let me see.

3

Let us go.

Let us go.

4

Don't let them fall.

Don't let them fall.

1

Please let them finish their dinner.

Please let them finish their dinner.

2

Will you let them use your car?

Will you let them use your car?

3

My boss lets them work from home.

My boss lets them work from home.

4

Let's not let them win the game!

Let's not let them win the game!

1

If they are tired, let them take a break.

If they are tired, let them take a break.

2

Why won't you let them explain what happened?

Why won't you let them explain what happened?

3

Let them decide for themselves which path to take.

Let them decide for themselves which path to take.

4

I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.

I'll let them know about the meeting tomorrow.

1

Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.

Rather than intervening, we should let them resolve the conflict.

2

The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.

The security guard wouldn't let them pass without ID.

3

Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.

Let them be as creative as they want during the workshop.

4

It is better to let them fail and learn from it.

It is better to let them fail and learn from it.

1

To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.

To truly understand the culture, one must let them express their traditions freely.

2

Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?

Should we let them proceed with the merger despite the risks?

3

The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.

The legislation was designed to let them operate without excessive oversight.

4

Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.

Let them not be forgotten in the annals of history.

1

The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.

The director's philosophy was to let them inhabit the characters entirely.

2

One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.

One might argue that we should let them navigate the complexities of the market alone.

3

Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.

Let them but try, and they shall find the task more difficult than anticipated.

4

The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.

The sovereign chose to let them remain in exile for the duration of the war.

Fácil de confundir

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Leave

Learners often mix these up because in some languages (like German or Dutch), one word covers both meanings.

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Allow

Both mean permission, but the grammar is different.

Let-them vs. Let-they: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Make

Both are causative, but 'let' is permission and 'make' is force.

Errores comunes

Let they go.

Let them go.

After 'let', we use 'them', not 'they'.

Let he play.

Let him play.

Use 'him' after let.

Let she see.

Let her see.

Use 'her' after let.

Let we start.

Let's start.

We use 'us' (Let's) for suggestions.

Let them to stay.

Let them stay.

Do not use 'to' after the pronoun with 'let'.

Please let they finish.

Please let them finish.

Even when being polite, the pronoun case must be objective.

He lets they work.

He lets them work.

Third person 's' on 'lets' doesn't change the pronoun rule.

If you let they to do it...

If you let them do it...

Double error: wrong pronoun and extra 'to'.

Let they who are ready...

Let them who are ready...

Learners try to sound formal by using 'they' but it's still incorrect.

Why not let he tries?

Why not let him try?

The second verb should not have an 's'.

Let they who have sinned...

Let those who have sinned...

In formal contexts, 'those' is often a better choice than 'they' or 'them' if followed by a relative clause, but 'they' is still wrong.

Patrones de oraciones

Please let them ___.

I won't let them ___ until ___.

Why don't you let them ___ for a change?

Real World Usage

Texting friends constant

Let them know we're here.

Job Interviews occasional

I let them take ownership of their tasks.

Travel / Tourism common

Don't let them overcharge you at the market.

Food Delivery Apps occasional

Let them leave the food at the door.

Social Media very common

Let them talk, we know the truth.

Parenting constant

You should let them try to tie their own shoes.

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La prueba del 'Him'

Si dudas, intenta reemplazar el pronombre por he/him. Dirías let him, no let he. ¡Esa 'm' final es tu pista para usar let them!
⚠️

¡Ojo con 'Let's'!

'Let's' es la contracción de 'let us'. No los mezcles; o dices "Let's go (nosotros) o dices Let them go" (ellos).
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'Let Them Be'

Esta frase es un modismo muy natural. Úsala para decir 'déjalos en paz' o 'no interfieras':
They are busy, let them be.
🌍

Señal de confianza

En ambientes de trabajo, decir
Let them try it
es una señal de empoderamiento y confianza hacia tus compañeros. I trust them.

Smart Tips

Stop and think of the word 'them' as a destination. The permission is traveling TO them.

Let they talk. Let them talk.

Check for the word 'to'. Remember: Let = No 'to', Allow = Yes 'to'.

I let them to stay and allowed them stay. I let them stay and allowed them to stay.

Switch 'let' to 'permit' or 'allow' to sound more professional.

I will let them know the details. I will permit them to review the details.

Remember that 'let' is irregular and doesn't change. 'Yesterday I let them' is correct.

Yesterday I letted them go. Yesterday I let them go.

Pronunciación

Let 'em /lɛtəm/

Reduction of 'them'

In casual speech, 'them' is often reduced to ''em'.

/lɛts/

Linking 'Let' and 'us'

When saying 'Let's', the 't' and 's' blend into a sharp 'ts' sound.

Imperative Stress

LET them go! (Stress on LET)

Emphasizes the command or permission.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Let THEM in, don't let THEY win! (Wait, that doesn't rhyme—try: Let THEM go, so they can grow!)

Asociación visual

Imagine a giant gatekeeper named 'Let'. He only allows people carrying 'Object' bags (labeled me, him, her, them) to pass through his gate to the 'Action' field.

Rhyme

Let them stay, let them play, never use 'they' in this way!

Story

A king wanted to give his people freedom. He stood on his balcony and shouted, 'Let them eat cake!' He didn't say 'Let they eat cake' because he was giving the cake TO them. They were the receivers of his kindness.

Word Web

letthemhimherusmeallowpermission

Desafío

Look around you and find three things you would 'let' someone do. Say them out loud using 'Let them...', 'Let him...', or 'Let her...'.

Notas culturales

The phrase 'Let them eat cake' is a famous (though likely misattributed) historical quote. It uses the correct 'let them' structure to show a dismissive attitude toward the poor.

In some dialects, 'let' might be used in unique ways for emphasis, but the object pronoun 'them' (or 'em') remains the standard for this construction.

In legal documents, 'let' is rarely used. Instead, 'permit' or 'authorize' are used to avoid the casual tone of 'let'.

From Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or leave undone.

Inicios de conversación

If you were a teacher, would you let them use phones in class?

When your friends visit your city, where do you let them stay?

How do you feel when parents let them (their children) run around in restaurants?

If you managed a team, would you let them set their own hours?

Temas para diario

Write about a time your parents didn't let you do something you really wanted to do.
Describe your ideal workplace. How much freedom would the boss let them (the employees) have?
Discuss the pros and cons of letting them (teenagers) have social media accounts at a young age.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto

Test Yourself

Elige la palabra correcta para completar la frase.

If the players are ready for the match, then let ___ begin!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Después del verbo let, necesitamos un pronombre de objeto. them es el correcto para un grupo.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The students did their research, so the professor let they choose the topic for the final essay.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the professor let them choose the topic
El pronombre de sujeto they no puede ser el objeto de let. Debes usar them.
¿Qué frase es gramaticalmente correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't worry about the kids, let them play.
La estructura correcta es let + pronombre objeto (them) + verbo base (play).

Score: /3

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. Opción múltiple

My teacher won't let ___ use calculators during the exam.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: us
We need an object pronoun after 'let'. 'Us' is the object form of 'we'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'they'.

If the kids are hungry, let ___ eat the snacks.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
After the verb 'let', the object pronoun 'them' is required.
Correct the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Please let they finish their presentation.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please let them finish their presentation.
'They' is a subject pronoun; 'them' is the object pronoun needed here.
Rewrite the sentence using 'let'. Sentence Transformation

Allow them to enter the building.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them enter the building.
When changing 'allow' to 'let', we remove the 'to'.
Is this sentence grammatically correct? True False Rule

I will let he go to the party.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
It should be 'let him go'.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Can the students leave? B: Yes, ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: let them go
Object pronoun + base verb is the correct pattern.
Which pronoun fits after 'let'? Grammar Sorting

Sort these: they, them, him, he, us, we

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them, him, us
Only object pronouns can follow 'let'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

let / don't / them / forget

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't let them forget.
The negative 'don't' comes before the verb 'let'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
Elige la palabra correcta para completar la frase. Completar huecos

They look like they're having a good time. Just let ___ be.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Elige la forma verbal correcta. Completar huecos

The director will let them ___ the final scene tomorrow.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: film
Encuentra y corrige el error. Error Correction

If our competitors want to use that strategy, let they fail on their own.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: let them fail on their own.
¿Cuál frase es correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them figure out the puzzle.
Pon las palabras en orden. Sentence Reorder

Ordena estas palabras para formar una frase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them try the new system.
Escribe la frase correcta en inglés. Traducción

Traduce al inglés: 'Déjalos entrar.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let them in.","Let them come in."]
Une cada pronombre de sujeto con su pronombre de objeto. Match Pairs

Empareja los sujetos con su forma de objeto correcta para el verbo 'let':

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige la palabra correcta. Completar huecos

I know you disagree with their plan, but for now, just let it ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: be
Corrige el error en la frase. Error Correction

The contract is clear; you must let them to access the building.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: you must let them access the building.
¿Qué frase usa la estructura correctamente? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What I'm saying is that we should let them make their own mistakes.
Forma la frase correcta. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let them do what they want.
Escribe la traducción al inglés. Traducción

Traduce al inglés: 'Si ellos quieren irse, déjalos.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["If they want to leave, let them.","If they want to go, let them."]
Empareja el inicio con el final correcto. Match Pairs

Une las partes de la frase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /13

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

In modern standard English, no. It is always `let them`. You might see `let they` in very old poetry or the Bible, but using it today will be seen as a mistake.

`Let's` is simply a contraction of `let us`. We use it for suggestions. In formal writing, you can use `let us`, but in speaking, `let's` is much more common.

Yes, the verb `let` conjugates like any other verb. 'He `lets` them play' or 'She `let` them play' (past tense). The pronoun `them` stays the same.

`Let` is informal and uses a base verb (`let them go`). `Allow` is formal and uses 'to' (`allow them to go`).

It is a correct representation of how native speakers talk informally, but you should write `let them` in any formal or professional document.

Yes! You can say 'Let the water run' or 'Let the paint dry'. If you use a pronoun, it would be 'Let it dry'.

This is a common error even among some native speakers who are trying to sound formal. The correct form is still `let them who...` or more commonly `let those who...`.

In this context, yes. It can also be a noun in tennis (a 'let' serve), but that is a completely different meaning.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar / Permitir

English pronouns always come before the second verb.

French high

Laisser

French word order for pronouns changes in the negative.

German high

Lassen

German word order can be different in subordinate clauses.

Japanese low

〜させる (Saseru)

Japanese grammar is suffix-based, not word-based.

Arabic moderate

دع (Da') / اجعل (Ij'al)

Pronouns are suffixes in Arabic, not separate words.

Chinese moderate

让 (ràng)

English requires a case change (they -> them); Chinese does not.

Learning Path

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