The English verb "let" means "to allow, to permit" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "let" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "let" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | let |
| you | you (singular) | let |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | lets |
| we | we | let |
| you | you (plural) | let |
| they | they | let |
She lets the cat inside now.
Ela deixa o gato entrar agora.
How to Conjugate "let" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | let |
| you | you (singular) | let |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | let |
| we | we | let |
| you | you (plural) | let |
| they | they | let |
She let the children play outside.
Ella dejó que los niños jugaran afuera.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will let |
| you | you (singular) | will let |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will let |
| we | we | will let |
| you | you (plural) | will let |
| they | they | will let |
He will let her borrow his pen.
Él le dejará prestado su bolígrafo.
How to Conjugate "let" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am letting |
| you | you (singular) | are letting |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is letting |
| we | we | are letting |
| you | you (plural) | are letting |
| they | they | are letting |
He is letting us go early.
Él nos está dejando ir temprano.
How to Conjugate "let" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have let |
| you | you (singular) | have let |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has let |
| we | we | have let |
| you | you (plural) | have let |
| they | they | have let |
She has let the dog out.
Ella ha dejado salir al perro.
Frequently Asked Questions About "let"
Is "let" regular or irregular in English?
"Let" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "let" mean in English?
The English verb "let" means "to allow, to permit" in English.
How do you conjugate "let" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → let, you → let, he/she/it → lets, we → let, you → let, they → let.
How many tenses does "let" have in English?
"Let" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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