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How to Say "you stop" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “you stop” is “dejas” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
ceasing an action (followed by 'de' and an action verb)
A stylized hand carefully setting down a paintbrush onto a wooden palette covered with bright paint, indicating the end of painting.

Examples

¿Cuándo dejas de fumar?

When are you going to quit smoking?

Si no dejas esa dieta, te vas a enfermar.

If you don't quit that diet, you are going to get sick.

'Dejar' to Mean 'Stop'

To express stopping an activity, 'dejar' nearly always requires the little word 'de' right before the action verb: 'Dejas de trabajar' (You stop working).

Omitting 'de'

Mistake: “Decir 'Dejas trabajar' para 'You stop working.'”

Correction: The correct phrase is 'Dejas de trabajar.' The 'de' is essential when 'dejar' means 'to quit doing something.'

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