me deixa em paz
/mi ˈde(j).ʃɐ ẽj̃ ˈpa(j)s/word by wordinformal
In Portuguese, 'leave me alone' can be expressed as me deixa em paz. If unsure, use me deixa em paz. Wiktionary also lists me deixa quieto.
Meaning: stop talking to me (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| me deixa em paz | /mi ˈde(j).ʃɐ ẽj̃ ˈpa(j)s/ (Brazil, word by word) | informal |
| me deixa quieto | /mi ˈde(j).ʃɐ kiˈɛ.tu/ (Brazil, word by word) |
The phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me deixa em paz literally translates to 'leave me in peace'.
Which one should you use?
me deixa em paz focuses on the desire for peace or quiet, whereas me deixa quieto focuses on being left undisturbed in one's current state.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
me deixa em paz is an informal way to say 'leave me alone'. In formal written Portuguese or highly standard speech, the pronoun is placed after the verb as deixe-me em paz.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the form me deixa quieto changes to me deixa quieta.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mi ˈde(j).ʃɐ ẽj̃ ˈpa(j)s/. The second of four syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- While me deixa em paz is the standard translation, Brazilians often use me deixa on its own. In a heated context, omitting 'in peace' can actually make the command feel more urgent or aggressive.
- The phrasing deixe-me is so formal in Brazil that using it in a casual argument might sound sarcastic or like a line from a period drama.
- The word quieto is a sibling to the English word 'quite'. Both descend from the Latin quiētus, which described a state of being at rest or free from anxiety.
Examples in context
- Me deixa em paz.Leave me alone!The sentence is useful for expressing the command 'Leave me alone!'Tatoeba #1132598 by alexmarcelo, translation #25534 by CK
- Só me deixa em paz, por favor.Please just leave me alone.The sentence is useful for a more polite way to say 'Please just leave me alone.'Tatoeba #4726312 by Ricardo14, translation #975489 by CK
- Por que você não me deixa em paz?Why don't you leave me alone?The sentence is useful for asking 'Why don't you leave me alone?'Tatoeba #5426416 by bill, translation #954679 by CK
- Por favor, deixe-me em paz.Please, leave me in peace.
- Por favor, poderia me deixar sozinho(a)?Please, could you leave me alone?
- Me deixe tranquilo(a), por favor!Leave me alone, please!
- Sai pra lá!Get out of here! or Get lost!
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are having a heated argument at home.
- RodrigoMariana, me deixa em paz agora!Mariana, leave me alone now!
- MarianaEu só estou tentando conversar.I am only trying to talk.
- RodrigoEu não quero falar nada.I don't want to say anything.
- MarianaTudo bem, eu vou sair.Fine, I am leaving.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leave me alone” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (me, deixa, em, paz, quieto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deixa, em, me, paz, quieto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
