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dejar solo
/deˈxaɾ ˈsolo/
to leave alone
Por favor, déjame solo.
Please, leave me alone.
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.
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
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
verbsolo
alone
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