Forgetting the Accent

Incorrect Word Order

This word is a command telling 'usted' (the formal way of saying 'you') to do something. The base command form is 'deje'.

The Formal Command

In Spanish, when you give a positive command, the pronoun ('lo' meaning 'it/him') is always glued onto the end of the verb.

Attaching the Pronoun

The little line (accent mark) on the 'é' is crucial! It tells you to keep the stress on the first syllable, 'DEH-jeh-lo,' even after adding the pronoun. Without it, the stress would shift to the middle syllable.

The Necessary Accent

Use 'déjelo' when speaking to someone you would address as 'usted' (like a boss, an elder, or a stranger). If you are talking to a friend, use the informal version: 'déjalo'.

Choosing Formal vs. Informal

Very common in everyday conversation, especially when giving instructions formally or politely.

Learn the meaning and correct usage of the Spanish word 'déjelo' ('Leave it' or 'Let him'), a formal compound verb combining the command 'deje' and the pronoun 'lo'. Includes conjugations for the base verb 'dejar'.

déjelo

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations