How to Say "let's stop" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “let's stop” is “dejemos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Dejemos la televisión encendida para el perro.
Let's leave the TV on for the dog.
Ya es muy tarde, dejemos de trabajar por hoy.
It's very late already, let's stop working for today.
Dejemos ese tema para otro momento.
Let's leave that topic for another time.
The 'Let's' Command
In Spanish, the 'nosotros' (we) command, which translates to 'Let's...', uses the same form as the Present Subjunctive: 'dejemos'.
Leaving vs. Allowing
The verb 'dejar' is versatile. It can mean 'to leave behind' (like an object) or 'to allow/let' (like giving permission). Context determines the meaning.
Mixing up 'Leave'
Mistake: “Using 'salgamos' (let's go out) when you mean 'dejemos' (let's leave something behind).”
Correction: 'Salgamos de aquí' means 'Let's go out of here.' 'Dejemos las maletas' means 'Let's leave the suitcases.'
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