Using 'dejas' instead of 'dejes'

'Dejes' is a special form of 'dejar' used after phrases that express wishes, doubts, emotions, or suggestions. For example, after 'Quiero que...' (I want that...), you use 'dejes', not the usual 'dejas'.

The 'Wishing and Wanting' Verb Form

A helpful pattern for many verbs: the normal 'tú' form ends in '-as' (like 'dejas'). For this special 'wishing' form, you often just swap the 'a' for an 'e' to get 'dejes'.

A Simple Swap: 'a' for 'e'

Extremely common, as it's a key form of the very frequent verb 'dejar'.

Mixing up 'Don't Leave' and 'Leave!'

To tell a friend (someone you call 'tú') NOT to do something, you use 'no' followed by this special 'dejes' form. For example, 'No dejes la luz encendida' (Don't leave the light on).

How to Say 'Don't!' to a Friend

You might notice this is the same word as the 'wishing' form. That's a great pattern to remember! For many verbs, the way you say 'don't' is the same as the form you use after 'I hope that...'.

A Command and a Wish in One

A very common way to tell a friend or someone you address as 'tú' not to do something.

Learn the meaning of 'dejes' in Spanish. Understand its use as a command ('don't leave') and in wishes ('that you leave'). See full conjugation charts for 'dejar', examples, and common mistakes.

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