deixar

Senses

1. 1.

   to leave; to depart from

   abandon or go away from a place or person

2. 2.

   to let; to allow

   permit someone or something to do or be something

3. 3.

   to leave behind; to abandon

   stop being in a relationship, job, or state; give up

4. 4.

   to leave (something for someone)

   place or cause to remain for later use or benefit

Examples

• "Vou deixar a chave na porta para você."

  I'll leave the key at the door for you.

• "Não deixe as crianças sozinhas na casa."

  Don't leave the children alone in the house.

• "Ela deixou o emprego para viajar pelo mundo."

  She quit her job to travel around the world.

Usage

One of the most frequent verbs in Portuguese; combines meanings of English "leave," "let," and "allow." Often used in the construction "deixar + infinitive" (e.g., "deixar cair" = let fall, drop). Register is neutral/universal.