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deje de(
deh
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heh
deh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (imperative; 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. he stops (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Tan pronto como deje de mirarnos, podemos salir corriendo.As soon as he stops looking at us, we can run away.
b. she stops (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Una vez que deje de llorar, se quedará dormida.Once she stops crying, she'll fall asleep.
d. he quits (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Jorge podrá rehacer su vida cuando deje de beber.Jorge will be able to rebuild his life when he quits drinking.
e. she quits (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Que deje de trabajar ahora no quiere decir que no vuelva a trabajar nunca más.Just because she quits working now doesn't mean she'll never work again.
f. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Dile a Pedro que deje de cantar. No puedo concentrarme.Tell Pedro to stop singing. I can't concentrate.
Tal vez este servicio deje de ser gratuito en el futuro.This service may no longer be free in the future.
3. (formal) (subjunctive; 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).
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