dejarán
“dejarán” means “they will leave” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they will leave, you (all) will leave
Also: they will abandon, they will quit
📝 In Action
Ellos dejarán sus maletas en la estación antes de ir al museo.
A2They will leave their suitcases at the station before going to the museum.
¿A qué hora dejarán los niños el parque?
A2What time will the children leave the park?
Ustedes dejarán el trabajo a tiempo si se organizan bien.
B1You all will leave work on time if you organize yourselves well.
they will let, they will allow
Also: they will permit
📝 In Action
Los padres no dejarán que sus hijos salgan tarde.
B1The parents will not allow their children to go out late.
Si terminamos pronto, nos dejarán ver una película.
B1If we finish early, they will let us watch a movie.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejarán
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'dejarán' in the future tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'dejar' comes from the Latin word 'laxare,' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' This original idea of relaxing a hold evolved into the modern meanings of 'letting go' (leaving) and 'allowing' (loosening restrictions).
First recorded: Early Romance languages (around the 10th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'dejarán' means 'to leave' or 'to allow'?
Check what follows the verb. If it's a direct object (a thing or a place), it usually means 'to leave' ('dejarán el coche'). If it is followed by the word 'que' and another verb, it almost always means 'to allow' ('dejarán que hagas algo').
Is 'dejarán' an irregular verb?
No, 'dejarán' comes from the verb 'dejar,' which is a fully regular verb in all tenses, including the future tense. You simply add the standard future endings to the full infinitive 'dejar'.