Dejadle (en. Leave him)

/deˈxad.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of allowing someone to do something.
Let him do what he wants, it's his decision.
Dejadle hacer lo que quiere, es su decisión.
Indicate that someone should be left alone.
Leave him in his corner, he doesn’t want company.
Dejadle en su rincón, no quiere compañía.
Suggest that someone should not be interrupted.
Let him speak, he has something important to say.
Dejadle hablar, tiene algo importante que decir.

Etymology

From the verb dejar in imperative (you) and the pronoun 'le'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let him pass
Allow his entry or passage.
dejadle pasar
leave him alone
Don't bother or interrupt that person.
dejadle en paz
let him enjoy
Allow him to enjoy the experience.
dejadle disfrutar

Related Words

leave
Allowing someone to do something or not interfering.
dejar
left
Someone who has been abandoned or neglected.
dejado
let
Plural form of the imperative of dejar.
dejad

Slang Meanings

To leave someone alone
When he gets like that, just leave him be.
Cuando se pone así, simplemente dejadle.
Not to intervene
If he’s comfortable, it’s better to leave him.
Si está cómodo, mejor dejadle.