déjate
“déjate” means “stop it” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stop it, cut it out
Also: leave it alone, give up
📝 In Action
¡Déjate de quejas y empieza a trabajar!
A2Stop complaining and start working!
¡Déjate! No te preocupes por eso.
B1Leave it! Don't worry about that.
Déjate de tonterías y dime la verdad.
B1Cut out the nonsense and tell me the truth.
let yourself, relax
Also: allow yourself, trust
📝 In Action
Déjate llevar por el momento.
B1Let yourself be carried away by the moment (go with the flow).
Déjate ayudar, no puedes hacerlo todo solo.
B2Allow yourself to be helped; you can't do everything alone.
Siéntate y déjate mimar un poco.
B2Sit down and let yourself be pampered a little.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: déjate
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the command: '¡Déjate de pelear!'
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb *dejar* comes from the Latin *laxare*, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' *Déjate* is a command telling someone to 'loosen' or 'let go' of themselves or a situation.
First recorded: The verb *dejar* is attested since the 10th century, with the reflexive command forms developing alongside it.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'deja' and 'déjate'?
'Deja' (leave/let) is a simple command telling someone to leave something or someone else alone (e.g., 'Deja el libro' - Leave the book). 'Déjate' (let yourself/stop) is a reflexive command telling the person to change their own behavior or allow something to happen to them (e.g., '¡Déjate!' - Stop it!).
How do I make the negative command for 'déjate'?
The negative command is simpler because the pronoun 'te' comes before the verb and is not attached: 'No te dejes.' (Do not let yourself/Do not stop). For example: 'No te dejes intimidar' (Don't let yourself be intimidated).