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dejar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

dejarto leave

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of dejar uses the 'e' vowel: deje, dejes, deje, dejemos, dejéis, dejen.

dejar Present Subjunctive Forms

yodeje
dejes
él/ella/usteddeje
nosotrosdejemos
vosotrosdejéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesdejen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use the subjunctive when expressing a desire for someone to leave something or when someone 'lets' you do something in a dependent clause.

Notes on dejar in the Present Subjunctive

Dejar is regular. The forms are derived from the 'yo' form of the present indicative ('dejo').

Example Sentences

  • Espero que me dejes ir al concierto.

    I hope you let me go to the concert.

  • Dudo que ellos dejen el coche aquí.

    I doubt they will leave the car here.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Mi jefe quiere que yo deje el informe listo.

    My boss wants me to leave the report ready.

    yo

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: deja

    Correct: deje

    Why: Learners often use the indicative 'deja' when a subjunctive trigger like 'querer que' is present.

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