déjame en paz de una maldita vez
/dexame en paθ de una maldita beθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "leave me the hell alone" is expressed in Spanish as déjame en paz de una maldita vez.
This phrase is used as an angry demand to tell someone to stop bothering or disturbing you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "leave me in peace for one cursed time". The word déjame is the imperative command form of the verb dejar (to leave or let) combined with the pronoun me (me).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This phrase is highly informal and aggressive, suitable only for heated arguments.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a hand gesture involving the fingertips meeting and moving up and down often accompanies aggressive demands like déjame en paz to emphasize frustration.
- The word dejar is so versatile that if you say déjame while someone is holding something, it means 'let me have it' rather than 'leave me alone'.
- Depending on the country, the word maldita can be swapped for local slang like pinche in Mexico to achieve the same 'the hell' intensity.
Examples in context
- ¡Déjame en paz de una maldita vez!Leave me the hell alone!
- ¡Ya basta, déjame en paz de una maldita vez!That's enough, leave me the hell alone!
Example conversation
Lucía is repeatedly asking Daniel for help with her homework while he is trying to work.
- DanielNo puedo concentrarme si sigues preguntando.I can't concentrate if you keep asking.
- Lucía¡Solo quiero que me ayudes un poco!I just want you to help me a little bit!
- Daniel¡Déjame en paz de una maldita vez, Lucía!Leave me the hell alone, Lucía!
- LucíaEstá bien, no te molesto más.Fine, I won't bother you anymore.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
