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déjala

/DEH-ha-lah/

Let her go

A child's hand gently opening the door of a small, wooden birdcage, allowing a bright blue female bird to fly out toward the bright sky, symbolizing release.

Showing someone allowing freedom: 'Let her go.'

déjala(Verb Phrase (Command))

A2regular ar

Let her go

?

Allowing freedom or ceasing interference

,

Leave her alone

?

Stopping harassment or bothering someone

Also:

Let it go

?

Referring to a feminine object or abstract idea (e.g., a fight)

📝 In Action

Ella ya se fue, déjala.

A2

She already left, let her go.

¡Déjala! No es tu problema.

A2

Leave her alone! It's not your problem.

Esa discusión es vieja, déjala ya.

B1

That discussion is old, just drop it already.

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Common Collocations

  • Déjala en paz – Leave her in peace

💡 Grammar Points

The Structure of Affixed Commands

This word is the affirmative command form for 'tú' (deja) combined with the direct object pronoun 'la' (her/it). In Spanish, you always attach the pronoun to the end of a positive command.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Accent Mark

Mistake: "Dejala"

Correction: Déjala. The accent mark is necessary to keep the stress on the first syllable, which is where the original verb 'deja' is stressed.

⭐ Usage Tips

Negative Commands are Different

For negative commands ('Don't leave her'), the pronoun goes before the verb: 'No la dejes.' The attached form déjala is only for positive commands.

A single, antique brass key (representing a feminine object) resting undisturbed on a plain wooden counter. A human hand is paused just above the key, indicating a command to leave the object alone.

Referring to a feminine object like 'la llave' (the key): 'Leave it (there).'

déjala(Verb Phrase (Command))

B1regular ar

Leave it (there)

?

Referring to a feminine object like 'la llave' (the key)

Also:

Drop it

?

Telling someone to put down what they are holding (if feminine)

📝 In Action

La mochila está pesada. Déjala aquí.

A2

The backpack is heavy. Leave it here.

Ya no la quieres, déjala en el armario.

B1

You don't want it anymore (e.g., the jacket), leave it in the closet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Match

Remember that 'la' must match the feminine noun it replaces. If you were talking about a masculine object (like 'el libro'), you would say 'déjalo'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

The meaning of déjala depends entirely on the situation. If you are talking about a person, it means 'leave her alone.' If you are talking about a physical object, it means 'leave it here/there.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: déjala

Question 1 of 1

If you are telling a friend to stop arguing with his sister, which meaning of 'déjala' are you using?

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Word Family

dejar(to leave, to let) - verb
la(her, it (feminine)) - pronoun
déjalo(leave him/it (masculine)) - verb phrase

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'déjala' have an accent mark?

The accent mark on the 'é' is required because when you attach the pronoun 'la' to the command 'deja,' the word gains an extra syllable. If you didn't include the accent, the stress would incorrectly shift to the second-to-last syllable (*de-JA-la*). The accent keeps the stress on the original command syllable (*DÉ-ja-la*).

How do I say 'Let us leave her'?

That would be the *nosotros* command form: 'Dejémosla.' Remember, the accent mark shifts to the new stressed syllable (*DE-jé-mos-la*).