Dejándole (en. Leaving him)
/deˈxandole/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
It indicates the action of allowing someone something or renouncing something.
I am leaving him my notes for him to study.
Estoy dejándole mis apuntes para que estudie.
It refers to the action of separating or removing something that was previously held.
By leaving him the homework, I hope he will dedicate himself more in class.
Al dejarle la tarea, espero que se dedique más en clase.
It means to allow someone to do something.
I am leaving him the responsibility of organizing the meeting.
Le estoy dejándole la responsabilidad de organizar la reunión.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'dejar', which comes from the Latin 'laxare', meaning to let go or release.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leaving him a message
sending information to someone indirectly
dejándole un mensaje
leaving him an offense
allowing someone to feel offended
dejándole agravio
leaving him on thin ice
placing someone in an uncertain or vulnerable position
dejándole en la cuerda floja
Related Words
leave
To let go or renounce something.
dejar
encounter
A type of meeting or appointment.
de encuentro
let do
Allowing someone to act freely.
dejar hacer
Slang Meanings
Leaving him on the street
He left me on the street, without warning.
Se fue dejándome en la calle, sin avisar.
Leaving him on the list
I put him on the blacklist after what he did.
Lo dejé en la lista negra después de lo que hizo.