Dejes (en. Leave)

/ˈde.xes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of allowing something to happen or someone to perform an action.
If you don't let it affect you, everything will be fine.
Si no dejes que te afecte, todo saldrá bien.
Expressing the need for something not to be prevented.
Stop being so negative and stop complaining.
Deja de ser tan negativo y dejes de quejarte.
Synonym for resigning or abandoning.
If you leave this project, we will lose a great opportunity.
Si dejes este proyecto, perderemos una gran oportunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'licere', which means to allow or to leave.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Don't postpone things you can do right now.
no dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy
you cease to exist
When something or someone loses their presence or relevance.
dejas de existir
don't let them tell you how to live
Don't allow others to dictate your way of life.
no dejes que te diga cómo vivir

Related Words

leave
To allow or to permit something to happen.
dejar
permission
Authorization to do something.
permiso
resignation
Abandonment or withdrawal from a task or commitment.
renuncia

Slang Meanings

Letting an opportunity pass.
If you keep hesitating, you are going to miss the best offer.
Si sigues dudando, vas a dejes la mejor oferta.
Not doing something expected.
He always leaves the tasks for the last moment.
Él siempre dejes las tareas para el último momento.