dejar solo

/deˈxaɾ ˈsolo/
phraseIntermediate
informal

To leave someone or something by themselves, often implying they want to be alone or need space.

Después de la pelea, decidió dejar solo a su amigo.

After the fight, he decided to leave his friend alone.

No me gusta dejar a mi perro solo por mucho tiempo.

I don't like leaving my dog alone for too long.

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This phrase can be used both literally and figuratively, depending on the context.

Collocations

dejar solo a alguiento leave someone alonedejar solo algoto leave something alone

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Related Phrases

dejar en pazphrase
to leave someone alone (often implying to stop bothering them)
estar solophrase
to be alone

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning can vary slightly depending on whether you're referring to a person or an object.

Gold Rule

Politeness

When asking someone to leave you alone, it's often polite to use 'por favor' (please).

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'dejar' (to leave) and the adjective 'solo' (alone).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express the need for space or privacy. It can also be used to describe leaving something unattended.

Word Breakdown

dejar
to leave
verb
+
solo
alone
adjective
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