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    Dejarse (en. Let)

    /deˈxaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To allow something to happen without trying to resist or control it.
    He let himself be carried away by the music and started to dance.
    Se dejó llevar por la música y comenzó a bailar.
    To abandon a place or situation.
    He decided to let go of problems and move to the beach.
    Decidió dejarse de problemas y mudarse a la playa.
    To stop worrying about appearance or personal care.
    Since he started working from home, he has let himself go a bit.
    Desde que empezó a trabajar desde casa, se ha dejado un poco.
    To allow oneself to be influenced by others.
    You shouldn't let yourself be carried away by what others say.
    No deberías dejarte llevar por lo que dicen los demás.

    Etymology

    "Dejarse" comes from the verb 'dejar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go with the flow
    To act without resistance, to follow the impulse.
    dejarse llevar
    to fall down
    To let oneself go without effort.
    dejarse caer
    to show oneself
    To become visible to others, to appear.
    dejarse ver

    Related Words

    leave
    To allow something to happen or to abandon something.
    dejar
    to go with the flow
    To not resist an influence or impulse.
    dejarse llevar
    to give up
    To cease in an effort or resistance.
    rendirse

    Slang Meanings

    To take it easy
    She let herself go at work and didn't care anymore.
    Ella se dejó estar en su trabajo y no le importó más.
    To fall down
    He flopped down in the armchair after a long day.
    Se dejó caer en el sillón después de un largo día.