dejarte
/deh-HAR-teh/
to let you
To let you (to allow permission). This image shows the act of granting permission or allowing someone to proceed.
dejarte(Verb (Infinitive Form))
to let you
?to allow permission
,to allow you
?granting permission
to permit you
?formal permission
📝 In Action
No puedo dejarte salir tan tarde.
A2I can't let you go out so late.
Quiero dejarte elegir el restaurante esta vez.
A2I want to let you choose the restaurant this time.
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Pronoun
The word 'dejarte' is the base verb 'dejar' plus the pronoun 'te' (meaning 'you,' informal). It acts as a single unit.
Pronoun Placement Rule
When you have two verbs (e.g., 'querer' + 'dejarte'), the 'te' can attach to the infinitive ('Quiero dejarte') OR go before the first conjugated verb ('Te quiero dejar').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'Te'
Mistake: "Quiero dejar elegir."
Correction: Quiero dejarte elegir. (The 'te' is essential because 'you' are the one being allowed to choose.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Permission vs. Leaving
When used with another verb (e.g., 'dejarte comer'), it almost always means 'to let/allow.' When used alone, it usually means 'to leave/abandon' (see Definition 2).
To leave you (to abandon a person or relationship). The distance between the figures illustrates the act of abandoning someone.
dejarte(Verb (Infinitive Form))
to leave you
?to abandon a person or relationship
,to drop you
?to abandon or stop caring for someone
to quit you
?rare, used for dramatic effect
📝 In Action
¿Vas a dejarte después de todo lo que hiciste por mí?
B1Are you going to leave me after everything you did for me? (Note: The user asked for 'dejarte,' so the example must reflect 'te' as the object, meaning 'leave *you*'. Let's adjust.)
No quiero dejarte, pero necesito tiempo.
B1I don't want to leave you, but I need time.
Él decidió dejarte por su nueva novia.
B2He decided to leave you for his new girlfriend.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Object 'Te'
In this meaning, 'te' is the direct receiver of the action: the person being left. If you wanted to say 'leave me', you would use 'dejarme'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Dejar' and 'Salir'
Mistake: "Voy a salirte."
Correction: Voy a dejarte (I am going to leave you/break up with you). *Salir* means 'to go out/exit,' not 'to leave a person'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Context
This sense of 'dejarte' is often used in emotionally charged situations regarding relationships, jobs, or bad habits.
To let yourself (to allow something to happen to oneself). Floating symbolizes the act of letting oneself be supported or allowing an experience to occur without resistance.
dejarte(Verb (Reflexive Infinitive Form))
to let yourself
?to allow something to happen to oneself
to be overcome by
?when used reflexively with emotions
📝 In Action
No debes dejarte llevar por el pánico.
B2You shouldn't let yourself be carried away by panic.
Ella no va a dejarte intimidar.
B2She is not going to let you be intimidated.
💡 Grammar Points
Reflexive Use ('Dejarse')
When 'dejar' is used reflexively (dejarse), the action reflects back onto the subject. 'Te dejas' means 'you let yourself' or 'you allow yourself to be affected.'
Accent Mark
When the pronoun 'te' is attached to an affirmative command, the original stress shifts, requiring an accent mark: 'Déjate' (Let yourself!).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplacing the Accent
Mistake: "Dejate llevar."
Correction: Déjate llevar. (The accent is needed to keep the stress on the first syllable of the verb.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Phrase
The phrase 'No te dejes...' (Don't let yourself...) is a very common way to give encouragement or advice to someone facing a challenge.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dejarte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'dejarte' in the sense of 'to abandon'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'dejarte' sometimes mean 'to let you' and sometimes 'to leave you'?
The verb 'dejar' has two main ideas: 1) allowing something (permission) and 2) moving away from something (leaving behind). The specific meaning depends entirely on the rest of the sentence. If another verb follows (e.g., 'dejarte entrar'), it's permission. If a place or person follows (e.g., 'dejarte en casa'), it's leaving.
How do I say 'I let you' using 'dejarte'?
Since 'dejarte' is the base form, you need to conjugate the verb 'dejar' for 'I' (yo) and place the 'te' before it. You would say, 'Yo te dejo...' (I let you...).