déjalo encendido
/dexalo enθendido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'leave it on' is translated as déjalo encendido.
This phrase is used when you want to allow an electronic device or a light to remain powered and functioning.
Which one should you use?
You may also use Deja que siga encendido to mean 'let it keep on'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms must match the gender of the object you are referring to.
Did you know?
- In a romantic context, describing a person as encendido moves the meaning from a physical light to an emotional fire, suggesting intense passion or arousal.
- The English word 'incendiary' and the Spanish encender both trace their lineage back to the Latin 'incendere', meaning 'to set on fire'.
- The verb prender used in déjalo prendido originally meant 'to seize' or 'to catch'. This refers to the act of catching a spark to start a fire.
Examples in context
- Por favor, déjelo encendido durante la reuniónPlease leave it on during the meeting
- Permítame dejarlo encendido para mantener la temperatura ambiente adecuadaAllow me to leave it on to maintain the proper room temperature
- Déjalo encendido para que sigamos viendo la películaLeave it on so we can keep watching the movie
- Deja que siga encendido, no importa si no estamos en casaLet it keep on, it doesn't matter if we're not home
- Por favor, déjelo encendido durante la conferencia telefónica.Please leave it on during the conference call.
- Déjalo encendido para que pueda descargarse la actualización de software.Leave it on so it can download the software update.
- Permítame dejarlo encendido mientras termino de revisar estos documentos.Allow me to leave it on while I finish reviewing these documents.
- Deja que siga encendido, necesito que se cargue completamente.Let it keep on, I need it to fully charge.
- No te preocupes, déjalo encendido.Don't worry, leave it on.
- Déjalo encendido para la fiesta.Leave it on for the party.
- No lo apagues, déjalo encendido un rato más.Don't turn it off, leave it on for a little longer.
Example conversation
At home, deciding whether to turn off the radio.
- Elena¿Apago la radio?Should I turn off the radio?
- JavierNo, déjalo encendido mientras cocino.No, leave it on while I cook.
- ElenaEstá bien, Javier.Okay, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries encendido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
