Déjame (en. Let me)

/ˈdɛxame/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction for someone to leave you alone or to let you go.
Let me focus on my work.
Déjame concentrarme en mi trabajo.
Request to be left free or at liberty.
Let me go to the party without worries.
Déjame ir a la fiesta sin preocupaciones.
Expression of the desire not to be bothered.
Please, leave me alone.
Por favor, déjame en paz.

Etymology

From the verb dejar in Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let me see
Expression used to request a moment to review or consider something.
déjame ver
Let me pass
Request for someone to allow you to pass.
déjame pasar
Let me help you
Offer of assistance or help to someone.
déjame ayudarte

Related Words

let
Allowing something to happen or someone to separate.
dejar
freedom
State of being free, without restrictions.
libertad
permission
Consent to do something.
permisión

Slang Meanings

Informal way of asking someone to leave you alone.
Hey, leave me alone, I need a break.
Oye, déjame en paz, necesito un respiro.
Expression used among friends to downplay something.
Let me, that's not that important.
Déjame, eso no es tan importante.