dejando
“dejando” means “leaving” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
leaving
Also: putting down, dropping off
📝 In Action
Mi hermana está dejando la ciudad mañana.
A1My sister is leaving the city tomorrow.
Ella sigue dejando sus zapatos en el pasillo.
A2She keeps leaving her shoes in the hallway.
allowing
Also: letting
📝 In Action
El guardia no estaba dejando entrar a nadie sin identificación.
A2The guard was not allowing anyone to enter without ID.
Ella se está dejando crecer el pelo.
B1She is letting her hair grow out (She is allowing her hair to grow).
resulting in
Also: causing
📝 In Action
El discurso fue tan emotivo, dejando a la audiencia en silencio.
B1The speech was so emotional, resulting in the audience being silent.
La lluvia estaba cayendo fuerte, dejando un rastro de lodo.
B2The rain was falling heavily, leaving a trail of mud.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "dejando" in Spanish:
allowing→causing→dropping off→leaving→letting→putting down→resulting in→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'dejando' to mean 'allowing'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'dejar' comes from the Latin 'laxāre,' which meant 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' This origin explains why 'dejar' can mean both 'to let go of' (leave) and 'to permit' (loosen restrictions).
First recorded: Around the 10th century (in its Old Spanish form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dejando' an action that is finished or ongoing?
'Dejando' describes an ongoing, continuous action. It is the form you use when you want to emphasize that the action is happening *right now* or is still in progress over a period of time.
When should I use 'dejando' instead of the past participle 'dejado'?
Use 'dejando' (the -ing form) for actions in progress (e.g., 'Está dejando'). Use 'dejado' (the -ed form) for completed actions when paired with 'haber' (e.g., 'Ha dejado' - 'He has left').