dejaría
/deh-hah-REE-ah/
would leave
The image shows the concept of 'would leave' (to abandon a place or object).
dejaría(verb)
would leave
?to abandon a place or object
would set aside
?to reserve or put away
📝 In Action
Yo no dejaría mi trabajo por esa oferta.
A2I would not leave my job for that offer.
Él dejaría el coche en el garaje si lloviera.
B1He would leave the car in the garage if it rained.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Would' Tense
The -ría ending tells you the action is conditional, meaning it depends on something else. It translates directly to 'would' in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Conditional and Future
Mistake: "Using 'dejará' (future: will leave) when you mean 'dejaría' (conditional: would leave)."
Correction: Remember that the conditional always has the 'i' sound: 'dejaría' for hypothetical actions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Requests
You can use the conditional form of 'dejar' ('dejaría') to make a request sound softer and more polite, like saying 'I would leave it here, please.'
This illustration depicts the concept of 'would let' (to permit or allow someone).
📝 In Action
Mi madre nunca dejaría que me fuera tan tarde.
B1My mother would never let me go out that late.
¿Tú dejarías a los niños jugar en la calle?
B2Would you let the children play in the street?
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Dejar' with Actions
When 'dejar' means 'to let' or 'to allow,' the verb that follows it is usually in the infinitive (the base form, like 'comer' or 'ir').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Dejar' and 'Permitir'
Mistake: "Using 'permitiría' when 'dejaría' sounds more natural and conversational for everyday permissions."
Correction: 'Dejar' is the casual, everyday way to say 'let.' Reserve 'permitir' for more formal rules or situations.
The image visualizes the meaning 'would quit' (to stop an activity or habit).
📝 In Action
Si tuviera más dinero, dejaría de trabajar mañana mismo.
B2If I had more money, I would quit working tomorrow.
Ella dejaría de quejarse si le dieras un café.
C1She would stop complaining if you gave her a coffee.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Dejar de' Pattern
To say 'to stop doing something,' you must use 'dejar' followed by the small word 'de' and then the action verb in its base form (infinitive).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Omitting 'de'
Mistake: "Saying 'dejaría fumar' (I would quit to smoke)."
Correction: You must include 'de': 'dejaría de fumar' (I would quit smoking). The 'de' acts like a necessary bridge.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dejaría
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase correctly translates 'Si yo fuera rico, dejaría de trabajar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dejaría' only used for 'I' and 'He/She/You formal'?
Yes. The form 'dejaría' is the same for the first-person singular ('Yo' - I) and the third-person singular ('Él, Ella, Usted' - He, She, Formal You) in the conditional tense.
How do I know if 'dejaría' means 'would leave' or 'would let'?
Look at what follows the verb. If it's a person and another action (like 'dejaría que hicieras' - would let you do), it means 'allow.' If it's a place or object ('dejaría el libro' - would leave the book), it means 'abandon/place.'