dejarlos
deh-HAHR-lohs
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Structure: Verb + Pronoun
This word is the infinitive verb dejar combined with the direct object pronoun los (meaning 'them', masculine plural). It tells you that the action of 'leaving' or 'allowing' is happening to a group of masculine people or things.
When to Attach the Pronoun
The pronoun los is attached to the end of the infinitive dejar when the verb follows another conjugated verb (like quiero or puedo). You could also say los voy a dejar (I am going to leave them), but attaching it is very common.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "Quiero dejarlos (referring to feminine things like 'las maletas')."
Correction: Use *dejarlas* for feminine objects. *Dejarlos* is only for masculine objects or groups of mixed gender.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Action
Think of dejar as the main action (to leave/allow) and los as the target of that action (them). This structure is often used when giving instructions or stating intentions.
🔄 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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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*).