How to Say "drop it" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “drop it” is “déjalo” — use this when telling someone to stop talking about a topic or to end a discussion..
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déjalo
Verb (Command Form)A2Informal
Use this when telling someone to stop talking about a topic or to end a discussion.
Examples
Ya hablamos de eso. Déjalo.
We already talked about that. Drop it.
olvídate
VerbA2Informal
Use this when telling someone to forget about something or to stop worrying about it, implying it's no longer important or will be dealt with later.
Examples
No encuentro las llaves. Olvídate, ya compraremos unas nuevas.
I can't find the keys. Forget it, we'll buy new ones.
suéltalo
Verb (Command Form)B1Informal
Use this exclusively for telling someone to physically release an object they are holding.
Examples
Me estás apretando muy fuerte. ¡Suéltalo!
You're squeezing me too hard. Let go of it!
déjalo
VerbA2Formal/Informal
Use this when instructing someone to cease discussing a particular subject or to leave something as it is, without further action.
Examples
Si el problema es complicado, déjalo por ahora.
If the problem is complicated, leave it for now.
Distinguishing Between Discussion and Physical Action
The most common mistake is using words for ending a discussion when you mean to physically let go of an object. Remember that 'suéltalo' is for physical release, while 'déjalo' or 'olvídate' are for stopping a conversation or thought.
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