dejara
“dejara” means “allowed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
allowed, would allow, let
Also: permitted
📝 In Action
Mi madre quería que yo dejara de comer dulces.
B1My mother wanted me to stop eating sweets.
Si el jefe me dejara ir temprano, terminaría el informe en casa.
B2If the boss would let me leave early, I would finish the report at home.
Era importante que usted dejara su opinión por escrito.
B1It was important that you leave your opinion in writing.
left behind, quit
Also: deposited
📝 In Action
Esperaba que Mario dejara ese mal hábito de fumar.
B2I hoped Mario would quit that bad habit of smoking.
Si usted dejara la llave en la caja, no tendríamos problemas.
B1If you were to leave the key in the box, we wouldn't have problems.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "dejara" in Spanish:
allowed→deposited→left behind→let→permitted→quit→will allow→will enable→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejara
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'dejara' to express a hypothetical past condition?
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From the Latin verb *laxare*, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' This evolved into the Spanish 'dejar,' maintaining the sense of 'letting go' or 'allowing freedom.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dejara' the same as 'dejase'?
Yes, 'dejara' and 'dejase' are two forms of the exact same verb tense: the Imperfect Subjunctive. They are completely interchangeable, though 'dejara' is more commonly heard in everyday speech.
Who is the subject when using 'dejara'?
'Dejara' can be used with three subjects: 'yo' (I), 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you). The context of the sentence usually tells you who is performing the action.