dejarla
/deh-HAHR-lah/
to leave it (behind)
Depicting 'to leave it (behind),' specifically referring to a feminine object like 'la mochila'.
dejarla(Verb)
to leave it (behind)
?referring to a feminine object or place
,to let it go
?referring to a feminine situation or problem
to set it down
?when putting an object somewhere
📝 In Action
Olvidé la cartera, tengo que volver a casa para *dejarla*.
A2I forgot the wallet, I have to go back home to leave it.
Si la situación es muy tensa, es mejor *dejarla* por ahora.
B1If the situation is very tense, it's better to leave it (alone) for now.
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Object Pronoun
The word 'dejarla' is the base verb 'dejar' combined with the direct object pronoun 'la' (meaning 'it' or 'her'). When using the infinitive form, the pronoun gets attached right at the end, forming one single word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement Rule
You must attach the pronoun 'la' to the infinitive ('dejarla') when the verb is governed by another verb (e.g., 'Quiero dejarla'). If the verb is conjugated, the pronoun goes before the whole phrase (e.g., 'La quiero dejar').
Illustrating 'to let her,' showing permission granted to a female person.
dejarla(Verb)
to let her
?to allow a female person to do something
,to permit it
?to allow a feminine action or plan
to afford her
?giving her the space/time to do something
📝 In Action
No podemos *dejarla* salir tan tarde sin supervisión.
B1We cannot let her go out so late without supervision.
Si ella quiere ir a la fiesta, hay que *dejarla*.
A2If she wants to go to the party, we have to let her.
💡 Grammar Points
Verbs of Permission
When 'dejar' means 'to allow,' it often sets up a sentence where the person being allowed ('la') is followed by another verb: Dejarla + [Action].
Visualizing 'to break up with her,' depicting the end of a romantic relationship.
dejarla(Verb)
to break up with her
?in a romantic relationship
,to abandon her
?to leave a person in need or distress
to quit it
?referring to a feminine bad habit (e.g., la bebida)
📝 In Action
Después de diez años, no sé cómo voy a *dejarla*.
B2After ten years, I don't know how I'm going to break up with her.
Prometimos ayudarla, no podemos *dejarla* sola ahora.
B2We promised to help her, we can't abandon her now.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dejarla
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dejarla' in the sense of 'to allow her'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'dejarla' one word, but sometimes 'la' comes before the verb?
When the verb is in its base form (the infinitive, 'dejar'), the pronoun 'la' must attach to the end, making one word ('dejarla'). If the verb is conjugated (like 'dejo' or 'dejas'), the pronoun separates and goes before the conjugated verb (e.g., 'La dejo').
What happens if the object is masculine instead of feminine?
If the object is masculine singular (like 'el coche'), you would use the pronoun 'lo' instead of 'la,' resulting in the word 'dejarlo' (to leave it/him).