déjalos
DEH-hah-lohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si los niños están jugando, déjalos.
A2If the children are playing, leave them alone.
¿Ves esos libros? Déjalos en la mesa.
A1Do you see those books? Leave them on the table.
Déjalos entrar, hace mucho frío afuera.
A2Let them come in; it's very cold outside.
💡 Grammar Points
Why the accent mark?
When you attach pronouns (like 'los') to a command, the word gets longer. We add an accent mark on the 'e' to make sure the stress stays on the same part of the word as the original command 'deja'.
What does 'los' represent?
The 'los' at the end refers to a group of men, a mixed group of people, or multiple masculine objects (like books).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "dejalos"
Correction: déjalos
⭐ Usage Tips
Ordering vs. Allowing
Context is key! If you're pointing at toys, it means 'leave them.' If you're pointing at people trying to enter a room, it usually means 'let them.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: déjalos
Question 1 of 2
If your friend is annoying two of your other friends, you might tell him:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'leave her'?
You would change the ending to 'la', resulting in 'déjala'.
Can 'déjalos' be used for objects?
Yes! If you are talking about masculine plural nouns like 'platos' (plates) or 'libros' (books), you use 'déjalos' to say 'leave them'.