déjame en paz
/dexame en paθ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'leave me alone' is expressed as déjame en paz. Wiktionary also lists déjeme en paz.
Meaning: stop talking to me (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| déjame en paz | /dexame en paθ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /dexame en pas/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| déjeme en paz | /dexeme en paθ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /dexeme en pas/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Both forms are used to tell someone to stop talking to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'leave me in peace'.
Which one should you use?
The form déjame en paz is the informal version, while déjeme en paz is the formal version.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word déjame is a combination of the imperative verb deja and the object pronoun me.
When do people say it?
If you wish to express the desire to be left alone in a more formal or polite manner, you might use the phrase Quisiera estar solo/a (I would like to be alone).
Did you know?
- If you use the formal déjeme en paz with a friend, it may not sound polite, but rather like you are being sarcastic or extremely offended.
- The word deja comes from the verb dejar, which is one of the most versatile verbs in Spanish, meaning not just 'to leave' but also 'to allow' or 'to let'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, saying déjame en paz to a person in a position of authority can be seen as an act of open defiance rather than just a request for privacy.
Examples in context
- Vete y déjame en paz.Go away and leave me alone.This sentence shows how to use déjame en paz alongside a command to go away.Tatoeba #11737450 by Seael, translation #9188549 by CK
- ¡Déjame en paz! No soy más tu mujer.Leave me alone! I'm not your wife anymore.This sentence uses déjame en paz to express a personal boundary.Tatoeba #9505312 by gianich73, translation #9506110 by DJ_Saidez
- ¡Déjame en paz!Leave me alone!This is a direct way to use déjame en paz as an exclamation.Tatoeba #2848 by Raimondi, translation #25534 by CK
- Por favor, déjeme en paz. Estoy ocupado/a en este momento.Please, leave me alone. I am busy at the moment.
- Hey, déjame en paz. No quiero hablar en este momento.Hey, leave me alone. I don't want to talk right now.
- Chicos, quiero estar solo/a por un rato, ¿está bien?Guys, I want to be alone for a while, is that okay?
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is repeatedly asking María for a favor, but she is frustrated.
- ElenaJavier, por favor, déjame en paz.Javier, please, leave me alone.
- Mateo¿Por qué estás tan enfadada conmigo?Why are you so angry with me?
- ElenaNo quiero hablar más contigo.I don't want to talk to you anymore.
- MateoEstá bien, lo siento.Okay, I am sorry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leave me alone” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
