deja

/ˈdexa/, [ˈd̪e.xa]

leave, leaves

Verb deja

Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of dejar.
Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of dejar.
Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of dejar.

Examples

Deja que termine, ¿no?

Let me finish, OK?

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Nadie deja un ladrón entrar en su propia casa.

No one lets a thief in their own home.

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Deja dormir a Tom.

Let Tom sleep.

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Deja que te dé un consejo.

Let me give you a piece of advice.

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Él nunca deja de escribir a sus padres una vez al mes.

He never fails to write to his parents once a month.

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Por favor, deja de cambiar de canal.

Please stop changing channels.

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Esta película les deja una reflexión profunda a todos los que la miran.

This movie leaves a profound reflection for all viewers.

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Deja mi cámara.

Leave my camera alone.

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Mi papá no me deja manejar.

My dad doesn't let me drive.

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Deja de culparle por tus errores.

Stop blaming him for your mistakes.

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