Don't Let Me Distract You
En espanol the translator says: No dejes que te distraigo
I'm not sure if this is correct for this expression: don't let me distract you
What's the best possible way to get this expression across?
Thanks
5 Answers
En espanol the translator says: No dejes que te distraigo
This should be in subjunctive: No dejes que te distraiga.
But in a context like JDB1920 mentions, a more natural expression is: No me hagas caso.
no me hagas caso
Yes, the bigger question, larger than grammar, is "What do people actually say in this type of situation?" i.e. when someone is working, and you walk into the room, and you want them to keep doing what they're doing and not worry about entertaining you, or talking to you, or something of that nature. Or perhaps, in a leave-taking situation: you've been talking them, and you want to give an excuse or explanation for why you're going to go away and let them work.
I can imagine that a variety of things might be said; I'm also eager to hear what the more advanced speakers will suggest!
As a negative informal command:
My guess would be
No me dejes distraerte.
o
No me permitas distraerte.
But these are just guesses, so wait for confirmation from someone more knowlegeable.
I would say. No no permitas distraerte,
But here in Mexico they use dejar for almost everything (not really but sometimes it feels that way). So the translator works but I am sure you will get a better answer soon.
