The Subjunctive Mood of Dejar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty, for example: Espero que dejes de fumar. (I hope you stop smoking.)

Dejar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Dejar (to leave) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Dejar generally means “to leave” or “to let”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To allow or permit: for example, No dejes que te engañen (Don’t let them deceive you).

To stop or quit doing something: for example, Deja de molestarme (Stop bothering me).

To leave something somewhere: for example, Deja los libros sobre la mesa (Leave the books on the table).

To leave someone or something alone: for example, Déjame en paz (Leave me alone).

To postpone or delay: for example, Dejemos eso para mañana (Let’s leave that for tomorrow).

To bequeath or leave behind: for example, Que me dejen su fortuna (That they leave me their fortune).

To abandon or give up: for example, No dejes tus sueños (Don’t give up on your dreams).

Colloquial usage (rude): for example, Déjame en paz, ¿quieres? (Leave me the hell alone, will you?)

Examples

Examples of Dejar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo deje de fumar pronto. (I hope my son quits smoking soon.)

Es importante que dejes de preocuparte tanto por las cosas que no puedes controlar. (It’s important that you stop worrying so much about things you can’t control.)

Ojalá que el gobierno deje de ignorar los problemas ambientales. (I wish the government would stop ignoring environmental issues.)

Sugiero que dejemos de discutir y busquemos una solución. (I suggest we stop arguing and look for a solution.)

Es una lástima que dejen de producir ese modelo de coche. (It’s a shame they’re stopping production of that car model.)

El entrenador insistió en que los jugadores dejaran de quejarse y se concentraran en el partido. (The coach insisted that the players stop complaining and focus on the game.)

Para tener éxito, es crucial que no dejes que el miedo te detenga. (To be successful, it’s crucial that you don’t let fear stop you.)

Ojalá mi jefe deje de posponer nuestras vacaciones. (I wish my boss would stop postponing our vacation.)

Aunque te cueste, dejemos de procrastinar y terminemos el proyecto. (Even if it’s hard, let’s stop procrastinating and finish the project.)

Chicos, dejen de pelear y compartan los juguetes. (Kids, stop fighting and share the toys.)

Espero que la empresa deje de contaminar el río. (I hope the company stops polluting the river.)

Aunque te parezca imposible, no dejes de intentarlo. (Even if it seems impossible, don’t stop trying.)

Mis amigos insisten en que deje de trabajar tanto y descanse más. (My friends insist that I stop working so much and rest more.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Dejar (to leave) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.