he dejado

I've left

he dejado(eh deh-hah-doh)

phrase

1. (I've put)

a. I've left

He dejado las verduras en la cocina.

I've left the vegetables in the kitchen.

2. (I've allowed)

a. I've let

He dejado que me critiquen porque sabía que iban a mentir.

I've let them criticize me because I knew they were going to lie.

3. (I've abandoned; used with "de")

a. I've quit

He dejado de fumar y comencé a correr.

I've quit smoking and began jogging.

b. I've stopped

He dejado de comer dulces.

I've stopped eating candy.