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How to Say "drop off" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordrop offis dejadA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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dejad

VerbA2
meaning to deposit something
A colorful storybook illustration showing a large, friendly character holding open a simple wooden gate, allowing three smaller characters to walk unimpeded through the opening.

Examples

¡Dejad de discutir ahora mismo!

Stop arguing right now!

Dejad las maletas en la entrada y subid.

Leave the suitcases at the entrance and come up.

Dejad que os explique lo que pasó.

Let me explain what happened to you all.

The Vosotros Command

This form, 'dejad', is the command for 'you all' (plural informal) and is only used in Spain. It tells a group of friends or family what to do.

Forming the Affirmative Command

For -ar verbs like 'dejar', the affirmative command for 'vosotros' is always the infinitive form ('dejar') with the 'r' changed to 'd'. (dejad)

Using the wrong pronoun

Mistake:Using 'dejad' when speaking to people in Latin America.

Correction: In Latin America, use 'dejen' (the 'ustedes' command form) instead of 'dejad', even for informal groups.

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