déjeme

DEH-heh-meh'de.xe.me

“déjeme” means “Let me” in Spanish (Asking for permission or starting an action).

Let me, Allow meAlso: Leave me (alone)

A2regular (-ar) base verb, irregular stress accent arneutral/formal

Mexico

A smaller, polite figure gently receives a large brass key from a larger figure, symbolizing the granting of permission or access.

infinitivedejar

gerunddejando

past Participledejado

📝 In Action

Déjeme ver ese documento, por favor.

Let me see that document, please.

No se preocupe, déjeme pagar la cuenta esta vez.

Don't worry, allow me to pay the bill this time.

¡Déjeme en paz! No quiero hablar ahora.

Leave me in peace! I don't want to talk now.

Word Connections

Synonyms

permítame (allow me)
ceda (give way/yield)

Common Collocations

Déjeme pasar – Let me pass
Déjeme explicarle – Allow me to explain to you

Indicative

Present

yodejo

túdejas

él/ella/usteddeja

nosotrosdejamos

vosotrosdejáis

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejan

Imperfect

yodejaba

túdejabas

él/ella/usteddejaba

nosotrosdejábamos

vosotrosdejabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaban

Preterite

yodejé

túdejaste

él/ella/usteddejó

nosotrosdejamos

vosotrosdejasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yodeje

túdejes

él/ella/usteddeje

nosotrosdejemos

vosotrosdejéis

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yodejara/dejase

túdejaras/dejases

él/ella/usteddejara/dejase

nosotrosdejáramos/dejásemos

vosotrosdejarais/dejaseis

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaran/dejasen

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: déjeme

Question 1 of 2

Which of these requests uses the correct level of formality for a teacher you just met?

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👥 Word Family

dejar(to leave, to let) — Verb

déjame(let me (informal)) —

🎵 Rhymes

pájemetráigame

📚 Etymology

Formed directly from the Spanish verb 'dejar' (to leave/allow), which comes from the Vulgar Latin *laxare* meaning 'to loosen or set free.' 'Déjeme' is the formal command form 'deje' with the pronoun 'me' attached.

First recorded: Root verb dates back to the early Romance period.

Cognates (Related words)

French: laisserPortuguese: deixar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'déjame' and 'déjeme'?

'Déjame' is the informal command (using the 'tú' form) and is used with friends, children, or family. 'Déjeme' is the formal command (using the 'usted' form) and is used when showing respect to someone, like a boss, elder, or stranger.

Can 'déjeme' be used in negative commands?

No. When giving a negative command (telling someone *not* to do something), the pronoun must precede the verb: 'No me deje' (Don't let me). The pronoun only attaches to the end of affirmative commands.