Déjame en paz
neutral, Mexico
In Mexican Spanish "leave me alone" is Déjame en paz. To say you want to be alone, a man says Déjame solo and a woman says Déjame sola.
Meaning: asking someone to stop bothering you (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Déjame en paz | neutral, Mexico |
| Déjame solo | masculine speaker |
| Déjame sola | feminine speaker |
Déjame en paz is firm and can sound angry. For a polite request, say Necesito estar solo or Necesito estar sola.
How does it change in a sentence?
To a person you address as usted, say Déjeme en paz.
Did you know?
- The pronoun changes the form: Déjenme en paz is the plural.
Examples in context
- Déjame en paz, por favor.Leave me alone, please.
- Necesito estar sola un rato.I need to be alone for a while.
Example conversation
Karla tries to study at home while her brother Nico bothers her in Puebla.
- NicoKarla, juega conmigo.Karla, play with me.
- KarlaDéjame en paz, tengo tarea.Leave me alone, I have homework.
- NicoEstá bien, ya me voy.Okay, I am leaving.
