Dejado (en. Left)
/deˈxāðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in a state of abandonment.
The dog was left in the street.
El perro estaba dejado en la calle.
That is not cared for or is neglected.
His clothes are always left and messy.
Su ropa siempre está dejada y desordenada.
That has been forgotten by its owner.
The car had been left in the garage for years.
El coche estaba dejado en el garaje durante años.
Etymology
From the participle of the verb dejar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abandoned money
Money that has been forgotten or left unused.
dinero dejado
abandoned dog
A dog that has been abandoned by its owner.
perro dejado
abandoned house
A house that is uninhabited or in disrepair.
casa dejada
Related Words
to leave
Allowing something to be in a state different from the original.
dejar
left aside
Something or someone that has been ignored or disregarded.
dejado de lado
Slang Meanings
A person who has been left by their partner.
He is very sad because he was left by his girlfriend.
Él está muy triste porque fue dejado por su novia.
Something that is not used or is considered useless.
That project was left aside because there is no interest.
Ese proyecto quedó dejado porque no tiene interés.