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    Dejaba (en. Left)

    /deˈxaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Allowing something to happen or not preventing it.
    She let the children play in the park.
    Ella dejaba que los niños jugaran en el parque.
    To abandon something or someone.
    She left her job before moving to another city.
    Dejaba su trabajo antes de mudarse a otra ciudad.
    Not retaining something.
    He accidentally dropped the books.
    Él dejaba caer los libros sin querer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dejacere', which is composed of 'de-' (down) and 'jacere' (to cast).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to let fall
    Allowing something to fall.
    dejar caer
    to let pass
    Not taking advantage of an opportunity.
    dejar pasar
    to leave in peace
    Not intervening in someone’s affairs.
    dejar en paz

    Related Words

    to leave
    Verb that means to allow, abandon, or let go.
    dejar
    left
    Adjective that indicates something has been abandoned.
    dejado
    neglect
    Lack of care or attention to something.
    dejadez

    Slang Meanings

    To leave someone stranded
    He left me stranded at the party without warning.
    Me dejó tirado en la fiesta sin avisar.
    To procrastinate
    He always procrastinates what he should do today.
    Siempre deja para después lo que debe hacer hoy.