dejamos
“dejamos” means “we leave” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
we leave, we left
Also: we drop off, we put down
📝 In Action
Siempre dejamos una nota para el cartero.
A1We always leave a note for the mail carrier. (Present Tense)
Dejamos el perro con mi hermana durante el viaje.
A1We left the dog with my sister during the trip. (Past Tense - Preterite)
¿Dónde dejamos los abrigos?
A2Where do we put the coats?
we let, we allow
Also: we permit
📝 In Action
No dejamos que nadie use nuestra piscina.
A2We don't allow anyone to use our pool.
Si dejamos que sigan, nunca terminaremos.
B1If we let them continue, we will never finish.
Dejamos al perro correr libremente en el jardín.
A2We let the dog run freely in the yard.
we stop, we quit
Also: we abandon
📝 In Action
Dejamos de ir al gimnasio cuando empezó la lluvia.
B1We stopped going to the gym when the rain started. (Past Tense - Preterite)
Si no dejamos de hablar, no entenderemos las reglas.
B1If we don't stop talking, we won't understand the rules. (Present Tense)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "dejamos" in Spanish:
we abandon→we allow→we leave→we left→we let→we permit→we quit→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'dejamos' in the Preterite (past) tense?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb 'dejar' comes from the Latin verb *laxare*, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' This origin explains both meanings: 'to loosen one's grip' (to leave something) and 'to relax the rules' (to allow something).
First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century in Old Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'dejamos' is Present or Preterite?
You must rely on context, especially time words. If the sentence uses 'hoy' (today) or 'siempre' (always), it's likely Present ('we leave'). If it uses 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'la semana pasada' (last week), it's Preterite ('we left').
Is 'dejar' the same as 'permitir'?
They are close! 'Dejar' is very common and casual for 'to let' (e.g., 'we let the dog out'). 'Permitir' means 'to permit' and is slightly more formal or implies a stricter rule.