Déjalo (en. Leave it)
/ˈde.xa.lo/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Indicates the action of ceasing to do something or allowing something not to continue.
If you're no longer interested, let it be.
Si ya no te interesa, déjalo así.
Involves giving up on a matter or stopping to worry about it.
Instead of fighting, better let it go.
En lugar de pelear, mejor déjalo pasar.
It is used to advise someone not to get more involved in a situation.
Forget it, it's not worth it.
Déjalo, no vale la pena.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'dejar', which means to allow or to abandon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leave it like that
Leave things as they are, not to make changes.
déjalo así
let it run
Allow something to continue without interference.
déjalo correr
let it pass
Not pay attention to something that could cause conflict.
déjalo pasar
Related Words
let
Allow something to happen, abandon or yield.
dejar
abandon
Leave something, withdraw from a situation.
abandonar
Slang Meanings
Leave things as they are.
When you're not interested, just let it go.
Cuando no te interesa, solo déjalo.
Don't worry about that situation.
If you don't like it, then let it be and look for something else.
Si no te gusta, pues déjalo y busca otra cosa.