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"Lo dejo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I leave it", and "le dejo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I leave". Learn more about the difference between "lo dejo" and "le dejo" below.
lo dejo(
loh
deh
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hoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (I put it)
a. I leave it
No encuentro el paraguas. Siempre lo dejo en el paragüero, pero no está allí.I can't find the umbrella. I always leave it in the umbrella stand, but it's not there.
b. I'm leaving it
Necesitarás el mapa, así que lo dejo encima de la mesa.You'll need the map, so, I'm leaving it on the table.
a. I leave him
Nuestro matrimonio no funciona, y llevo mucho tiempo pensando si lo dejo o no.Our marriage isn't working out, and I've been trying to decide whether I leave him or not for a long time.
b. I'm leaving him
Ya no estoy enamorada de Pedro, y he decidido que lo dejo.I'm no longer in love with Pedro, and have decided that I'm leaving him.
3. (formal) (I abandon you; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I leave you
Sé que si lo dejo se va a hundir, pero yo no puedo sacrificar mi vida por usted.I know that if I leave you you'll go to pieces, but I can't sacrifice my life for you.
b. I'm leaving you
Lo dejo. Usted y yo somos incompatibles.I'm leaving you. You and I are incompatible.
a. I drop him
Todos los días lo dejo en la escuela a las nueve y lo recojo a las tres.I drop him at school at nine and pick him up at three every day.
5. (formal) (I can take you; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I can drop you
Si quiere, lo dejo en la estación. Me pilla de paso.If you want to, I can drop you at the station. It's on my way.
6. (formal) (I'm off; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I must leave you
Bueno, ahora lo dejo, porque si no pierdo el tren, pero lo llamo y quedamos otro día.Well, I must leave you now, or otherwise I'll miss my train, but I'll call you and we can meet another day.
le dejo(
leh
deh
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hoh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I leave
Todas las mañanas, le dejo un café a mi esposa en su buró.Every morning, I leave a coffee for my wife on her bedside table.
b. I'll leave
Le dejo mi número de teléfono por si necesita algo.I'll leave you my number in case you need anything.
