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How to Say "would let" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwould letis dejaríaB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
to permit or allow someone
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Examples

Mi madre nunca dejaría que me fuera tan tarde.

My mother would never let me go out that late.

¿Tú dejarías a los niños jugar en la calle?

Would you let the children play in the street?

Using 'Dejar' with Actions

When 'dejar' means 'to let' or 'to allow,' the verb that follows it is usually in the infinitive (the base form, like 'comer' or 'ir').

Confusing 'Dejar' and 'Permitir'

Mistake:Using 'permitiría' when 'dejaría' sounds more natural and conversational for everyday permissions.

Correction: 'Dejar' is the casual, everyday way to say 'let.' Reserve 'permitir' for more formal rules or situations.

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