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Conjugation Chart of “Dejar” (to leave) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Dejar”

The Present Tense of Dejar is used to express actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Dejo la puerta abierta. (I leave the door open.)

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

How to Use Dejar in the Present Tense

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

To leave or abandon: for example, Dejo la casa a las 8 am. (I leave the house at 8 am.)

To let or allow: for example, Te dejo usar mi coche. (I let you use my car.)

To stop doing something: for example, Dejo de fumar. (I quit smoking.)

To leave something behind: for example, Dejo mis llaves en casa. (I leave my keys at home.)

To break up (colloquial): for example, Lo dejo por otro. (I’m breaking up with him for someone else.)

To neglect or ignore (rude): for example, Me dejas hablando solo. (You’re leaving me talking to myself / ignoring me.)

Real Life Examples of Dejar in the Present Tense

Siempre dejo las llaves en el mismo lugar para no perderlas. (I always leave the keys in the same place so I don’t lose them.)

¿Dejas que tu hijo juegue videojuegos por la noche? (Do you let your child play video games at night?)

Mi mamá deja la comida en el horno para mantenerla caliente. (My mom leaves the food in the oven to keep it warm.)

Dejamos las maletas en el hotel mientras exploramos la ciudad. (We leave the suitcases at the hotel while we explore the city.)

¿Dejáis que los niños vean televisión antes de hacer la tarea? (Do you all let the kids watch TV before doing homework?)

Ellos dejan una propina generosa cuando el servicio es bueno. (They leave a generous tip when the service is good.)

En la oficina, dejo mi computadora encendida para ahorrar tiempo. (At the office, I leave my computer on to save time.)

¿Dejas que tu pareja elija la película que van a ver? (Do you let your partner choose the movie you’re going to watch?)

Mis amigos dejan sus abrigos en la entrada de la fiesta. (My friends leave their coats at the entrance of the party.)

Cuando viajamos, dejamos las luces encendidas para disuadir a los ladrones. (When we travel, we leave the lights on to deter burglars.)

¿Dejáis que vuestros hijos usen el teléfono durante la cena? (Do you all let your kids use the phone during dinner?)

Ellos dejan una nota explicando su ausencia del trabajo. (They leave a note explaining their absence from work.)

En el gimnasio, dejo mis pertenencias en un casillero con llave. (At the gym, I leave my belongings in a locked locker.)

¿Dejas que tus amigos fumen dentro de tu casa? (Do you let your friends smoke inside your house?)

Mis vecinos dejan las luces encendidas cuando salen por la noche. (My neighbors leave the lights on when they go out at night.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Dejar (to leave) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.