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Verb conjugation

dejar en paz

to leave alone

Usage

A fixed idiomatic phrase meaning to leave someone alone — to stop bothering, pestering, or interfering with them (¡Déjame en paz!). It's built on dejar but functions as its own set expression, much like English "leave me alone."

Examples
  • ¡Déjame en paz, estoy trabajando!Leave me alone, I'm working!
  • Sus hermanos nunca lo dejan en paz.His siblings never leave him alone.
  • Por favor, déjala en paz con ese tema.Please, drop that subject with her.
Common mistake

Learners sometimes translate 'leave me alone' word-for-word as déjame solo, which describes physical solitude rather than the idiom's real meaning of 'stop bothering me' — déjame en paz is the natural equivalent.

Often confused with dejar.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

-
nosotros-
vosotros-

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Frequently asked questions

What does "dejar en paz" mean?

"dejar en paz" means "to leave alone".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "dejar en paz"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "dejar en paz" is: tú -, nosotros -, vosotros -.