dejarlos
“dejarlos” means “to leave them” in Spanish (to leave people or things behind).
to leave them, to let them
Also: to quit them, to forget them
📝 In Action
Necesito irme, así que voy a dejarlos aquí.
A2I need to leave, so I'm going to leave them here.
¿Puedes dejarlos jugar un poco más?
B1Can you let them play a little more?
Si son malos hábitos, debes dejarlos por tu salud.
B2If they are bad habits, you should quit them for your health.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejarlos
Question 1 of 1
Which English phrase is NOT a possible translation for 'dejarlos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The base verb *dejar* comes from the Latin verb *laxare*, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax,' which evolved into the idea of 'letting go' or 'leaving.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am talking about 'the women' (las mujeres), should I still use 'dejarlos'?
No. Since 'las mujeres' is feminine plural, you must use the feminine pronoun, making the word *dejarlas*.
Is it always necessary to attach the pronoun to the end of *dejar*?
Not always. When *dejar* is used with another conjugated verb (like *poder* or *querer*), you have two choices: attach it (*quiero dejarlos*) or place it before the conjugated verb (*los quiero dejar*).