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dejamos

deh-HAH-mosdeˈxa.mos

“dejamos” means “we leave” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

we leaveA1Verb

present action, e.g., leaving a place or object

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we letA2Verb

allow access or permission

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we stopB1Verb

ceasing an action ('dejar de' + infinitive)

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we leave, we leftAlso: we drop off, we put down

VerbA1regular ar
Two colorful figures walking away from a small, stylized house, illustrating the act of leaving a location.
infinitivedejar
gerunddejando
past Participledejado

📝 In Action

Siempre dejamos una nota para el cartero.

A1

We always leave a note for the mail carrier. (Present Tense)

Dejamos el perro con mi hermana durante el viaje.

A1

We left the dog with my sister during the trip. (Past Tense - Preterite)

¿Dónde dejamos los abrigos?

A2

Where do we put the coats?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • abandonamos (we abandon)
  • olvidamos (we forget)

Antonyms

  • tomamos (we take)
  • recogemos (we pick up)

Common Collocations

  • Dejamos propina – We leave a tip
  • Dejamos un mensaje – We leave a message

we let, we allowAlso: we permit

VerbA2regular ar
A person holding open a bright red garden gate, allowing a second person to walk through, symbolizing permission or allowing access.

📝 In Action

No dejamos que nadie use nuestra piscina.

A2

We don't allow anyone to use our pool.

Si dejamos que sigan, nunca terminaremos.

B1

If we let them continue, we will never finish.

Dejamos al perro correr libremente en el jardín.

A2

We let the dog run freely in the yard.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • permitimos (we permit)
  • consentimos (we consent)

Antonyms

  • prohibimos (we prohibit)
  • impedimos (we impede)

Common Collocations

  • Dejar pasar – To let pass/allow entry
  • Dejar hacer – To let do/allow action

we stop, we quitAlso: we abandon

VerbB1regular ar
A figure stopping an activity, symbolized by dropping a shovel into a dirt pile and raising their hands in a definitive gesture of ceasing the action.

📝 In Action

Dejamos de ir al gimnasio cuando empezó la lluvia.

B1

We stopped going to the gym when the rain started. (Past Tense - Preterite)

Si no dejamos de hablar, no entenderemos las reglas.

B1

If we don't stop talking, we won't understand the rules. (Present Tense)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cesamos (we cease)
  • paramos (we stop)

Antonyms

  • continuamos (we continue)
  • empezamos (we start)

Common Collocations

  • Dejar de lado – To set aside
  • Dejar de + infinitivo – To stop doing something

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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Words that translate to "dejamos" in Spanish:

we abandonwe allowwe leavewe leftwe letwe permitwe 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
dejar(to leave, to let) — Verb
la dejada(the drop shot (tennis), the act of leaving) — Noun
dejado(neglected, sloppy (past participle/adjective)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
hablamosllevamos
📚 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)

Portuguese: deixarFrench: laisser

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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.