Dejemos (en. Let's leave)

/deˈxemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Allowing something to happen or someone to do something.
Let's let the kids play in the park.
Dejemos que los niños jueguen en el parque.
Not to retain, to give freedom or permission.
Let's put aside our differences and work together.
Dejemos de lado nuestras diferencias y trabajemos juntos.
To abandon something that was being done or that was had.
If you don't like it, let's leave the conversation for now.
Si no te gusta, dejemos la conversación por ahora.

Etymology

From the verb dejar, from Latin 'relinquere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's put that off for another time
Suggests postponing a topic or a decision.
dejemos eso para otro momento
let's make things clear
Indicates that a situation or misunderstanding should be clarified.
dejemos las cosas claras
let's let time speak
Means that one should wait to see what happens with a situation.
dejemos que el tiempo hable

Related Words

leave
Allowing something or someone to be in a place or situation.
dejar
permission
Consent to do something.
permiso
abandonment
To leave something unattended or uncared for.
abandono

Slang Meanings

Used in a colloquial context to indicate that one should stop doing something without complications.
Let's stop fighting over that; it's not worth it.
Vamos a dejemos de pelear por eso, no vale la pena.
A popular phrase indicating it's better not to insist on a topic.
Let's leave things as they are already.
Dejemos las cosas como están ya.