déjelo
DEH-heh-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si no le gusta, déjelo donde lo encontró.
A2If you don't like it, leave it where you found it.
El niño está bien, déjelo. No se preocupe.
B1The child is fine, let him be. Don't worry.
Es un problema que no podemos resolver hoy. Déjelo para mañana.
B1It's a problem we can't solve today. Leave it for tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
The Formal Command
This word is a command telling 'usted' (the formal way of saying 'you') to do something. The base command form is 'deje'.
Attaching the Pronoun
In Spanish, when you give a positive command, the pronoun ('lo' meaning 'it/him') is always glued onto the end of the verb.
The Necessary Accent
The little line (accent mark) on the 'é' is crucial! It tells you to keep the stress on the first syllable, 'DEH-jeh-lo,' even after adding the pronoun. Without it, the stress would shift to the middle syllable.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Dejelo"
Correction: Déjelo. Always add the accent mark when attaching a pronoun to a command that has two or more syllables, so you pronounce it correctly.
Incorrect Word Order
Mistake: "Lo deje"
Correction: Déjelo. You only put the pronoun ('lo') before the verb when the command is negative (e.g., 'No lo deje'). For positive commands, it must be attached.
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing Formal vs. Informal
Use 'déjelo' when speaking to someone you would address as 'usted' (like a boss, an elder, or a stranger). If you are talking to a friend, use the informal version: 'déjalo'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: déjelo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'déjelo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'déjelo' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is needed to keep the natural stress of the verb 'deje' on the first syllable, even after adding the pronoun 'lo'. If it didn't have the accent, the stress would incorrectly shift to the middle syllable.
Is 'déjelo' always formal?
Yes. Because it is based on the 'usted' command form ('deje'), it is always used when addressing someone formally, politely, or professionally.