dejemos
/deh-HEH-mohs/
Let's leave
“Dejemos” suggests a group decision to depart: "Let's leave."
dejemos(Verb)
Let's leave
?Suggesting departure or abandoning something
,Let's allow
?Suggesting permission
,Let's stop
?Used with 'de' (dejemos de hablar)
We should leave
?Suggesting an obligation
📝 In Action
Dejemos la televisión encendida para el perro.
A2Let's leave the TV on for the dog.
Ya es muy tarde, dejemos de trabajar por hoy.
A2It's very late already, let's stop working for today.
Dejemos ese tema para otro momento.
B1Let's leave that topic for another time.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Let's' Command
In Spanish, the 'nosotros' (we) command, which translates to 'Let's...', uses the same form as the Present Subjunctive: 'dejemos'.
Leaving vs. Allowing
The verb 'dejar' is versatile. It can mean 'to leave behind' (like an object) or 'to allow/let' (like giving permission). Context determines the meaning.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Leave'
Mistake: "Using 'salgamos' (let's go out) when you mean 'dejemos' (let's leave something behind)."
Correction: 'Salgamos de aquí' means 'Let's go out of here.' 'Dejemos las maletas' means 'Let's leave the suitcases.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Suggestion
To suggest stopping an action, always use 'dejemos de' + the base form of the other verb: 'Dejemos de comer' (Let's stop eating).
In subordinate clauses, "dejemos" translates to the action being performed: "(that) we leave."
dejemos(Verb)
(that) we leave
?After a verb of influence or doubt
,(that) we allow
?In a dependent clause expressing necessity
📝 In Action
Dudo que nuestros padres nos dejemos ir solos.
B2I doubt that our parents will let us go alone.
Es necesario que dejemos una nota para el cartero.
B1It is necessary that we leave a note for the mailman.
Ojalá que dejemos de preocuparnos por esto pronto.
B1Hopefully, we stop worrying about this soon.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Trigger
This form ('dejemos') is used after certain phrases (like 'Es importante que' or 'Dudo que') to talk about actions that are wished for, uncertain, or necessary.
Mandates and Wishes
When you express a wish, emotion, or desire about what 'we' should do, you use the subjunctive form: 'Quiero que dejemos de pelear' (I want us to stop fighting).
⭐ Usage Tips
Recognizing the Role
If 'dejemos' is the first word in the sentence, it's usually a 'Let's' command. If it follows 'que' after another verb, it's usually the Present Subjunctive expressing feeling or necessity.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dejemos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'dejemos' as a direct command or suggestion?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dejemos' and 'salgamos'?
'Dejemos' (from *dejar*) means 'Let's leave/allow something behind' or 'Let's stop an action.' 'Salgamos' (from *salir*) means 'Let's go out' or 'Let's exit a place.' If you are talking about leaving an object, use 'dejemos'; if you are talking about leaving a room, use 'salgamos'.
How do I make 'dejemos' reflexive (e.g., 'Let's stop fighting')?
When 'dejemos' is used with a reflexive pronoun (like 'nos'), the final 's' is dropped for pronunciation reasons. So, 'Let's stop worrying' is 'Dejémonos de preocupar,' not 'Dejemosnos de preocupar.' The accent mark keeps the stress correct.