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dejadme

deh-HAHD-meh

verbB1regular ar

let me?giving permission or asking for space,allow me?polite request (when translated to English)

Also:leave me alone?when used aggressively or impatiently

Quick Reference

infinitivedejar

gerunddejando

past Participledejado

📝 In Action

Dejadme un momento, necesito pensar.

Let me have a moment; I need to think.

¡Dejadme pasar, por favor! Tengo prisa.

Let me pass, please! I'm in a hurry.

Si no podéis ayudarme, al menos dejadme en paz.

If you can't help me, at least leave me in peace (alone).

Word Connections

Synonyms

permitidme (permit me (vosotros))
soltadme (release me (vosotros))

Common Collocations

Dejadme solo/a – Leave me alone
Dejadme ver – Let me see

💡 Grammar Points

A Command for 'You All'

This word is a command given to a group of people you know well (the 'vosotros' form, used mainly in Spain). It means 'You all, let me' or 'You all, leave me.'

Verb + Pronoun Structure

In Spanish, when you give an affirmative command, the small words like 'me' (me) are attached directly to the end of the verb, making one long word: 'dejad' + 'me' = 'dejadme'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the 'd' incorrectly

Mistake: "Leaving off the final 'd' when attaching 'me' (e.g., 'dejaos' is correct for 'leave yourselves,' but 'dejadme' is correct for 'leave me')."

Correction: Always keep the 'd' when attaching 'me' or 'te' to the 'vosotros' command: 'Dejadme', 'Ayudadme'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Use

If you are learning Latin American Spanish, you will rarely hear 'dejadme.' They use 'déjenme' (the 'ustedes' form) instead.

🔄 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

yodejara

túdejaras

ellos/ellas/ustedesdejaran

nosotrosdejáramos

vosotrosdejarais

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dejadme

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase is the BEST translation for '¡Dejadme trabajar!'?

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Word Family

dejar(to let, to leave) - verb

la dejadez(neglect, sloppiness) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'dejadme' used instead of 'déjenme'?

'Dejadme' uses the 'vosotros' form, which is the informal way to address multiple people, used almost exclusively in Spain. 'Déjenme' uses the formal/Latin American 'ustedes' form, which is used everywhere else.

Does 'dejadme' always imply permission?

Not always. While it often means 'allow me,' it can also mean 'leave me alone' or 'stop bothering me,' depending on the context and tone of voice.