¿me dejas tu cargador?
The English phrase "can I use your charger?" is translated into Spanish as ¿me dejas tu cargador?
This phrase is a polite request used when you wish to borrow someone's device charger for a short period of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Will you leave/let me your charger?", where dejas is the second-person singular form of the verb dejar (to leave or to let).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the informal version, the verb is dejas and the possessive adjective is tu. In the formal version, you change dejas to deja and tu to su to match the formal second-person conjugation.
Did you know?
- The word cargador shares the same linguistic root as the English word 'cargo'. Both stem from the idea of a heavy load that is being carried or moved.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask ¿me dejas tu cargador?, the person might respond with claro or dale instead of a simple 'yes'. These informal affirmations are culturally ubiquitous in casual requests.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask ¿me dejas tu cargador?, a helpful person might respond with tómalo, which literally means 'take it' rather than 'you can use it'.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedo utilizar su cargador, por favor?Can I use your charger, please?
- Disculpe, ¿me permitiría usar su cargador?Excuse me, would you allow me to use your charger?
- Oye, ¿me prestas tu cargador?Hey, could you lend me your charger?
- Disculpa, ¿tienes un cargador disponible?Excuse me, do you have a charger available?
- Sí, claro. Está aquí en la mesa.Yes, of course. It is here on the table.
- Mi móvil tiene poca batería, ¿me dejas tu cargador?My phone has low battery, can I use your charger?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are studying together in a library.
- DanielLucía, mi batería está baja. ¿Me dejas tu cargador?Lucía, my battery is low. Can I use your charger?
- LucíaSí, claro. Está en mi mochila.Yes, of course. It's in my backpack.
- DanielMuchas gracias, me salvaste.Thank you so much, you saved me.
- LucíaDe nada, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cargador, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
