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A pair of shiny silver keys resting on a wooden kitchen table, with a person's hand pulling away from them, illustrating the action of leaving an object behind.

dejar Present Conjugation

dejarto leave

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Dejar is regular in the present tense: dejo, dejas, deja, dejamos, dejáis, dejan.

dejar Present Forms

yodejo
dejas
él/ella/usteddeja
nosotrosdejamos
vosotrosdejáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdejan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about things you leave behind, things you allow someone to do, or habits like leaving your keys on the table.

Notes on dejar in the Present

Dejar is a completely regular -ar verb in the present tense. No stem changes or spelling shifts occur.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre dejo las llaves en la entrada.

    I always leave the keys in the entrance.

    yo

  • Mi madre no me deja salir tarde.

    My mother doesn't let me go out late.

    él/ella/usted

  • ¿Nos dejas entrar al cine?

    Will you let us enter the cinema?

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'salir' when you mean to leave an object behind.

    Correct: Use 'dejar' for objects.

    Why: Learners often confuse 'salir' (to exit) with 'dejar' (to leave something/someone).

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