déjalos
“déjalos” means “leave them” in Spanish (to stop touching or bothering people or things).
leave them
Also: let them, drop them off
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Si los niños están jugando, déjalos.
A2If the children are playing, leave them alone.
¿Ves esos libros? Déjalos en la mesa.
A1Do you see those books? Leave them on the table.
Déjalos entrar, hace mucho frío afuera.
A2Let them come in; it's very cold outside.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: déjalos
Question 1 of 2
If your friend is annoying two of your other friends, you might tell him:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'dejar', which comes from the Latin 'laxare', meaning 'to loosen, widen, or relax'.
First recorded: The base verb 'dejar' appeared in Spanish in the 12th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'leave her'?
You would change the ending to 'la', resulting in 'déjala'.
Can 'déjalos' be used for objects?
Yes! If you are talking about masculine plural nouns like 'platos' (plates) or 'libros' (books), you use 'déjalos' to say 'leave them'.