Dejándose (en. Leaving)

/deˈxandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Considering oneself or dividing oneself in a situation without fighting against it.
He left, leaving his problems behind.
Se fue dejando sus problemas atrás.
Allowing oneself to be influenced by something or someone.
He let himself be carried away by the music while dancing.
Se dejó llevar por la música en el baile.
Giving up control over a situation.
In the end, he gave in and enjoyed the party.
Al final, se dejó y disfrutó de la fiesta.

Etymology

From the verb 'dejar' in Spanish, which implies to let go or abandon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to let oneself be carried away
Allowing something or someone to direct one's behavior.
dejarse llevar
to let oneself be influenced
Being affected by the ideas of others.
dejarse influenciar
to let oneself go
Not resisting a situation, relaxing.
dejarse ir

Related Words

to leave
To make something or someone move away or let go.
dejar
to let go
To drop something that is held in the hands.
soltar
to give up
To give up in a struggle or conflict.
rendirse

Slang Meanings

To let oneself go at a party.
She let herself go at the party and ended up dancing all night.
Ella se dejó en la fiesta y terminó bailando toda la noche.
To abandon worries.
Today I decided to let myself go and not think about anything.
Hoy decidí dejarme y no pensar en nada.