dejad
deh-HAHD
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Dejad de discutir ahora mismo!
A2Stop arguing right now!
Dejad las maletas en la entrada y subid.
A2Leave the suitcases at the entrance and come up.
Dejad que os explique lo que pasó.
B1Let me explain what happened to you all.
💡 Grammar Points
The Vosotros Command
This form, 'dejad', is the command for 'you all' (plural informal) and is only used in Spain. It tells a group of friends or family what to do.
Forming the Affirmative Command
For -ar verbs like 'dejar', the affirmative command for 'vosotros' is always the infinitive form ('dejar') with the 'r' changed to 'd'. (dejad)
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong pronoun
Mistake: "Using 'dejad' when speaking to people in Latin America."
Correction: In Latin America, use 'dejen' (the 'ustedes' command form) instead of 'dejad', even for informal groups.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Stop Doing'
To command a group to stop an action, always use 'Dejad de' followed by the base verb (infinitive): 'Dejad de correr' (Stop running).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dejad
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Mexico and want to tell a group of friends to leave their phones in a basket, which command should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dejad' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Dejad' is the command form for the regular verb 'dejar'. It follows the standard pattern for making an affirmative command directed at 'vosotros' (you all, informal in Spain).
When do I use 'dejad' versus 'dejen'?
Use 'dejad' only when speaking to a group informally in Spain. Use 'dejen' when speaking to any group formally in Spain, or to any group (formal or informal) in Latin America.