déjalo
/dexalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase to say "lay it down" is déjalo.
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to put something down on a surface or to stop holding an object.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the phrase changes depending on the gender of the object you are referring to. If the object being laid down is feminine, the form changes to déjala.
How do you pronounce it?
/dexalo/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, déjalo can be used as a sharp command meaning 'stop it' or 'drop the subject', regardless of whether anyone is holding a physical object.
- If you use déjalo to refer to a person, it can transition from a physical command to a very harsh way of saying 'abandon him' or 'leave him behind'.
- In Spain, if you want to say 'lay it down' specifically in the sense of 'set it down' or 'place it', you might hear the verb poner used instead of dejar.
Examples in context
- Por favor, colóquelo sobre la mesa.Please, lay it down on the table.
- Les ruego depositarlo con cuidado.I kindly ask you to lay it down carefully.
- Echa el libro sobre la cama.Just lay the book down on the bed.
- Por favor, colóquelo allí junto a los demás objetos.Please, lay it down there next to the other items.
- Déjalo sobre la mesa, por favor.Lay it down on the table, please.
- Si te pesa mucho, déjalo.If it is too heavy, lay it down.
- No lo rompas, solo déjalo en el suelo.Don't break it, just lay it down on the floor.
Example conversation
Sofía sees Alejandro holding a heavy box.
- SofíaAlejandro, déjalo aquí mismo.Alejandro, lay it down right here.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo pongo aquí.Alright, I'll put it here.
- SofíaAhora yo te ayudo a abrirlo.Now I will help you open it.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía.Thanks, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
