dejaste
“dejaste” means “you left” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you left, you forgot
Also: you gave up
📝 In Action
¿Dónde dejaste tu mochila anoche?
A1Where did you leave your backpack last night?
Dijiste que me llamaste, pero no dejaste mensaje.
A2You said you called me, but you didn't leave a message.
Llegaste tarde porque dejaste el coche lejos, ¿verdad?
A2You arrived late because you left the car far away, right?
you allowed, you let
Also: you stopped
📝 In Action
¿Por qué dejaste que ese problema creciera tanto?
B1Why did you let that problem grow so much?
Le dijimos que no lo hiciera, pero tú lo dejaste.
B1We told him not to do it, but you allowed it.
¿Finalmente dejaste de fumar cuando te lo pedí?
B2Did you finally stop smoking when I asked you to?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: dejaste
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is correct for 'Dejaste el teléfono en la mesa'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'dejar' comes from the Latin verb *laxare*, meaning 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' This sense evolved in Spanish to mean 'to let go of' (which became 'to allow') and 'to let remain behind' (which became 'to leave').
First recorded: Around the 10th century in early Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dejaste' and 'dejabas'?
'Dejaste' (preterite) means the action happened and finished at one specific point in the past (e.g., 'You left the keys at 5 PM'). 'Dejabas' (imperfect) describes an ongoing or repeated past action (e.g., 'You used to leave the keys there every day').
Is 'dejaste' formal or informal?
'Dejaste' is the informal way ('tú' form) of saying 'you left' or 'you allowed.' If you need to speak formally, you would use 'usted dejó' ('you (formal) left').