dejar

Senses

1. 1.

   to leave

   to go away from a place or person; to depart

2. 2.

   to leave (behind)

   to place or allow something to remain in a location

3. 3.

   to let / to allow

   to permit or enable someone to do something

4. 4.

   to stop / to quit

   to cease doing or being involved in something

Examples

• "Dejé mi abrigo en el restaurante."

  I left my coat at the restaurant.

• "¿Me dejas usar tu computadora?"

  Will you let me use your computer?

• "Tengo que dejar de comer dulces."

  I have to stop eating sweets.

Usage

Very common and versatile verb; "dejar de + infinitive" means "to stop doing" something. Do not confuse with "partir" (to leave on a trip) or "irse" (to go away). "Dejar" emphasizes abandoning, allowing, or ceasing rather than movement.