How to Say "leave it" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “leave it” is “déjalo” — use 'déjalo' when giving a direct command to one person (informal 'tú') to stop touching or interacting with a physical object, or to stop discussing a particular subject..
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déjalo
Verbal Command PhraseA2Informal
Use 'déjalo' when giving a direct command to one person (informal 'tú') to stop touching or interacting with a physical object, or to stop discussing a particular subject.
Examples
Ese libro es mío. ¡Déjalo!
That book is mine. Leave it!
déjelo
VerbA2Formal
Use 'déjelo' when giving a formal command (to 'usted') to stop touching or interacting with a physical object, or to cease discussing a topic.
Examples
Si no le gusta el café, déjelo en la barra.
If you don't like the coffee, leave it on the counter.
déjenlo
verbA2Plural/Formal
Use 'déjenlo' when giving a command to a group of people (plural 'ustedes' or informal 'vosotros' in some regions) to stop touching or interacting with a physical object, or to cease discussing a topic.
Examples
Si el paquete está dañado, déjenlo en la oficina de correos.
If the package is damaged, leave it at the post office.
Informal vs. Formal 'You'
The most common mistake is using the informal 'déjalo' when addressing someone formally (usted) or a group (ustedes). Always consider who you are speaking to: 'déjalo' is for one person you know well, while 'déjelo' and 'déjenlo' are for formal or plural situations.
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