déjeme

DEH-heh-meh/'de.xe.me/

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

Let me, Allow me

Also: Leave me (alone)

Verbal CommandA2regular (-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

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/usteddeja

yodejo

túdejas

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejan

nosotrosdejamos

vosotrosdejáis

imperfect

él/ella/usteddejaba

yodejaba

túdejabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaban

nosotrosdejábamos

vosotrosdejabais

preterite

él/ella/usteddejó

yodejé

túdejaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaron

nosotrosdejamos

vosotrosdejasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/usteddeje

yodeje

túdejes

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejen

nosotrosdejemos

vosotrosdejéis

imperfect

él/ella/usteddejara/dejase

yodejara/dejase

túdejaras/dejases

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaran/dejasen

nosotrosdejáramos/dejásemos

vosotrosdejarais/dejaseis

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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)) — Verbal command

🎵 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.