Dejadme (en. Let me)

/deˈxad.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Allow someone to withdraw or act.

When she said 'dejadme', we understood that she needed time for herself.

Cuando ella dijo 'dejadme', entendimos que necesitaba tiempo para sí misma.

Request to be left alone or not to be bothered.

The boy shouted 'dejadme' while trying to concentrate on his game.

El niño gritó 'dejadme', mientras intentaba concentrarse en su juego.

To express the desire not to be interfered with.

He just wanted to be left alone, so he said 'dejadme'.

Él simplemente quería que le dejaran en paz, así que dijo 'dejadme'.

The term comes from the verb 'dejar', which in turn has Latin roots.

leave me alone

To ask someone not to interfere or bother.

dejadme en paz

let me try

To request permission to try to do something oneself.

dejadme intentarlo

let me be

To ask that one's individuality or personal decisions be respected.

dejadme ser

leave

To allow or let go of something.

dejar

allow

To give consent for something to occur.

permitir

step aside

To move away from a place or situation.

apartarse

To stay alone.

Sometimes I just want you to leave me be and have my space.

A veces solo quiero que me dejéis y tenga mi espacio.

Do not disturb.

When I'm focused, I say 'dejadme' so that I'm not interrupted.

Cuando estoy concentrado, digo 'dejadme' para que no me interrumpan.