Translation of Spanish word "dejar" to English
dejar
/deˈxaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo have a consequence or remnant. To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'dejar' is used to convey a sense of allowing or permitting something to remain. However, it's worth noting that the verb 'dejar' can sometimes be misused in English, particularly in the phrase 'I'm leaving my keys here', where the correct translation would be 'I'm leaving my keys, but I'm not taking them with me'. This nuance is often lost in translation, and learners should be aware of the subtle difference between 'dejar' and 'leave'.
🇬🇧 English
to leave, to let, to allow
Example
Dejé mi coche en casa y tomé un autobús para ir al trabajo.
I left my car at home and took a bus to work.
Las hormigas no dejaron ni una migaja de pan.
The ants did not leave a crumb of bread.
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Common phrases
- dejar pasar— to let pass
- dejar que— to let
- dejar de— to stop
- dejar algo a alguien— to leave something to someone
- dejar que alguien haga— to let someone do
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Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he dejado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #67 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "dejar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "dejar" means "to leave, to let, to allow" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Por favor, deja las llaves sobre la mesa." (which translates as "I left my car at home and took a bus to work.").
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