How to Say "i left" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i left” is “dejé” — use 'dejé' when you have placed an object somewhere or when you have ended a relationship or situation..
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dejé
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Use 'dejé' when you have placed an object somewhere or when you have ended a relationship or situation.
Examples
Dejé las llaves en la mesa de la cocina.
I left the keys on the kitchen table.
salí
VerbA1General
Use 'salí' specifically when you have exited or departed from a physical place.
Examples
Salí del trabajo muy tarde anoche.
I left work very late last night.
Leaving a Place vs. Leaving Something/Someone
The most common mistake is using 'dejé' when you mean you physically exited a location. Remember, 'salí' is for exiting places, while 'dejé' is for leaving objects behind or ending relationships.
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