dejes
“dejes” means “you leave” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you leave
Also: you let
📝 In Action
Espero que no me dejes solo.
A2I hope you don't leave me alone.
Quiero que dejes tus zapatos en la entrada.
A2I want you to leave your shoes at the entrance.
Dudo que me dejes conducir tu coche nuevo.
B1I doubt that you'll let me drive your new car.
don't leave
Also: don't let, don't stop
📝 In Action
¡No me dejes aquí!
A1Don't leave me here!
No dejes la puerta abierta, por favor.
A1Don't leave the door open, please.
No dejes de llamarme cuando llegues.
B1Don't forget to call me when you arrive. (Literally: Don't stop calling me...)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: dejes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'dejes' to express a wish?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'dejar', which traces back to the Latin word 'laxāre', meaning 'to loosen, release, or slacken'. Over time, its meaning shifted to 'let go of' or 'leave behind'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'dejes' look different from the normal 'tú' form, 'dejas'?
Great question! Spanish has a special mood for things that are uncertain, wished for, or commanded negatively. For many verbs, this involves swapping the main vowel. So the 'a' in 'dejas' becomes an 'e' in 'dejes' to show this special meaning. It's a key feature of Spanish grammar.
Can I use 'dejes' to talk about the past?
No, 'dejes' is only for the present. To express similar ideas about the past, you'd use a different form, like 'dejaras' or 'dejases'. For example, 'Esperaba que me dejaras un mensaje' (I was hoping you would leave me a message).