déjate
/de-ha-te/
stop it
When you want someone to cease an annoying action, you might use 'déjate' (stop it).
déjate(verb)
stop it
?telling someone to cease an annoying action
,cut it out
?telling someone to stop joking or complaining
leave it alone
?telling someone not to touch something or worry about a topic
,give up
?telling someone to abandon an effort
📝 In Action
¡Déjate de quejas y empieza a trabajar!
A2Stop complaining and start working!
¡Déjate! No te preocupes por eso.
B1Leave it! Don't worry about that.
Déjate de tonterías y dime la verdad.
B1Cut out the nonsense and tell me the truth.
💡 Grammar Points
The Reflexive Command
When you tell someone to do something to themselves (or for themselves), the little word 'te' must be attached to the end of the command.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Deja te de problemas."
Correction: ¡Déjate de problemas! The written accent on 'dé' is mandatory to keep the stress on the correct syllable when the pronoun 'te' is added.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'de' after Déjate
This command often requires the small word 'de' before the thing you are telling the person to stop doing, like 'Déjate de tonterías' (Stop the nonsense).
To express the idea of allowing an experience or 'letting yourself' be supported, you can use 'déjate'. (Let yourself float.)
déjate(verb)
let yourself
?allowing an experience
,relax
?in the sense of letting go
allow yourself
?giving permission to oneself
,trust
?in the sense of trusting someone else's actions
📝 In Action
Déjate llevar por el momento.
B1Let yourself be carried away by the moment (go with the flow).
Déjate ayudar, no puedes hacerlo todo solo.
B2Allow yourself to be helped; you can't do everything alone.
Siéntate y déjate mimar un poco.
B2Sit down and let yourself be pampered a little.
💡 Grammar Points
Letting Others Act
When 'déjate' is followed by another verb in its passive form (like 'ayudar' or 'peinar'), it means 'allow someone else to do this action to you'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: "Deja se ayudar."
Correction: Déjate ayudar. Since you are talking to 'tú' (you, informal), you must use the 'te' pronoun, not 'se'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Encouraging Openness
Use this meaning of 'déjate' when you want to encourage someone to stop resisting and be open to positive experiences or help.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: déjate
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the command: '¡Déjate de pelear!'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'deja' and 'déjate'?
'Deja' (leave/let) is a simple command telling someone to leave something or someone else alone (e.g., 'Deja el libro' - Leave the book). 'Déjate' (let yourself/stop) is a reflexive command telling the person to change their own behavior or allow something to happen to them (e.g., '¡Déjate!' - Stop it!).
How do I make the negative command for 'déjate'?
The negative command is simpler because the pronoun 'te' comes before the verb and is not attached: 'No te dejes.' (Do not let yourself/Do not stop). For example: 'No te dejes intimidar' (Don't let yourself be intimidated).