The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Dejar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Deja la puerta abierta. (Leave the door open.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Dejar (to leave) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To leave or let something/someone be: for example, Déjalo ahí (Leave it there).

To allow or permit: for example, Déjame pasar (Let me pass).

To stop doing something: for example, ¡Deja de molestar! (Stop bothering!).

To abandon or give up: for example, Déjalo, no vale la pena (Give it up, it’s not worth it).

To leave behind or forget: for example, Deja de olvidar tus llaves (Stop forgetting your keys).

To break up or end a relationship (colloquial): for example, ¡Déjalo ya! (Break up with him/her already!).

To ignore or disregard (colloquial): for example, ¡Déjame en paz! (Leave me alone!).

Examples

Examples of Dejar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Deja de preocuparte tanto! Disfruta el momento. (Stop worrying so much! Enjoy the moment.)

Por favor, deje sus maletas aquí mientras se registra. (Please leave your luggage here while you check in.)

¡Dejemos de hablar y pongámonos a trabajar! (Let’s stop talking and get to work!)

Mamá, deja que te ayude con las compras. (Mom, let me help you with the groceries.)

Señor, dejen de bloquear la entrada, por favor. (Sir, please stop blocking the entrance.)

Amigos, dejad los teléfonos y disfrutemos de la cena. (Friends, leave your phones and let’s enjoy dinner.)

Jefe, deje que le explique los nuevos procedimientos. (Boss, let me explain the new procedures to you.)

¡Deja de quejarte y haz algo al respecto! (Stop complaining and do something about it!)

Por favor, dejen sus comentarios después de la presentación. (Please leave your comments after the presentation.)

Hijo, deja de jugar videojuegos y ve a hacer tus tareas. (Son, stop playing video games and go do your homework.)

Señorita, deje que le ayude con esas cajas pesadas. (Miss, let me help you with those heavy boxes.)

Compañeros, dejemos de discutir y encontremos una solución. (Colleagues, let’s stop arguing and find a solution.)

¡Deja de molestar a tu hermana! (Stop bothering your sister!)

Señores, dejen de gritar, por favor. Estamos en un lugar público. (Gentlemen, please stop shouting. We’re in a public place.)

Amigos, dejad las diferencias a un lado y disfrutemos de esta fiesta. (Friends, leave your differences aside and let’s enjoy this party.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.