How to Say "stop it" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stop it” is “déjalo” — use 'déjalo' when telling a single person to stop touching or interacting with a specific object or to leave something alone..
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déjalo
Verbal Command PhraseA2Informal
Use 'déjalo' when telling a single person to stop touching or interacting with a specific object or to leave something alone.
Examples
Ese libro es mío. ¡Déjalo!
That book is mine. Leave it (don't touch it)!
déjate
verbA2Informal
Use 'déjate' when telling a single person to cease an annoying or repetitive behavior, like complaining or bothering someone.
Examples
¡Déjate de quejas y empieza a trabajar!
Stop complaining and start working!
déjenlo
verbA2Informal
Use 'déjenlo' when telling a group of people to stop an activity or to leave a specific object untouched.
Examples
Si el juguete está roto, déjenlo en el suelo.
If the toy is broken, leave it on the floor.
Singular vs. Plural and Object vs. Action
The most common mistake is confusing the singular 'déjalo/déjate' with the plural 'déjenlo'. Remember to use 'déjenlo' when speaking to more than one person. Also, 'déjalo' often refers to stopping interaction with a physical object, while 'déjate' refers to stopping an action or behavior.
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