dejaron
“dejaron” means “they left” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
they left, you all left
Also: they forgot
📝 In Action
Ellos dejaron los abrigos en el coche.
A1They left the coats in the car.
Mis tíos nos dejaron en la estación a las ocho.
A2My aunt and uncle dropped us off at the station at eight.
they allowed
Also: they let
📝 In Action
Los guardias nos dejaron pasar sin revisar las bolsas.
A2The guards let us pass without checking the bags.
Ustedes dejaron que el problema creciera demasiado.
B1You all allowed the problem to grow too much.
they stopped
Also: they quit
📝 In Action
Ellas dejaron de fumar hace dos años.
B1They quit smoking two years ago.
Dejaron de buscar una solución y se rindieron.
B1They stopped looking for a solution and gave up.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "dejaron" in Spanish:
they allowed→they forgot→they left→they let→they quit→they stopped→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejaron
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence correctly translates the meaning of 'Ellos dejaron de comer dulces'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *laxare*, which meant 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' Over time, this evolved in Spanish to mean 'to let go,' which is why it covers both 'to leave behind' and 'to allow.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dejaron' and 'dejaban'?
'Dejaron' is the simple past (preterite). It means they completed the action once and it is finished: 'Dejaron el trabajo ayer' (They quit the job yesterday). 'Dejaban' is the continuous past (imperfect). It means they were doing the action repeatedly or habitually in the past: 'Dejaban el trabajo temprano cada día' (They used to leave work early every day).
How do I know if 'dejaron' means 'left' or 'allowed'?
Check the structure right after the verb. If it's followed by a direct object (a thing), it usually means 'left' ('dejaron el libro'). If it's followed by a person and then another verb, it usually means 'allowed' ('dejaron a los niños jugar').