Dejándola (en. Leaving it)

/deˈxandola/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The action of allowing something to remain in a state or place.

By leaving it on the table, she is leaving it in a safe place.

Al dejarla en la mesa, la está dejando en un lugar seguro.

To allow something to remain without interference.

She is leaving her alone to reflect.

Ella está dejándola en paz para que reflexione.

To abandon something that was being held or managed.

He decided to let her go to avoid causing her more pain.

Decidió dejándola ir para no causarle más dolor.

It derives from the verb 'dejar' in Spanish, which means to allow something to happen or not interfere with something.

leave everything

To abandon all responsibilities or actions.

dejarlo todo

go with the flow

To allow circumstances to influence one's own will.

dejarse llevar

leave

Allowing something to happen or not interfering with it.

dejar

abandon

Leaving something unattended or uncared for.

abandonar

release

Releasing something that is held.

soltar

Letting someone take care of something.

When I saw she was busy, I left her to deal with her things.

Cuando vi que estaba ocupada, le dejé dejándola en sus cosas.

Not interfering in someone's life.

Sometimes it's better to let them, allowing her to make her own decisions.

A veces es mejor dejarlos, dejándola que tome sus propias decisiones.