déjame revisar
/dexame ɾebisaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'let me check' is translated into Spanish as déjame revisar.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you need a moment to find or verify some information.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb deja (leave/let), the object pronoun me (me) and the infinitive revisar (to check/review).
Which one should you use?
While déjame ver (let me see) is often used interchangeably when a speaker is thinking or looking for something, déjame revisar implies a more deliberate inspection or verification of data or objects. Another alternative is déjame comprobar, which is common when the specific intent is to verify the accuracy of a fact or a piece of information.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can make the phrase polite or formal by using déjeme instead of déjame. This is suitable when speaking to a boss, a stranger or an elder.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, revisar is used to mean 'to search' someone's pockets or bags, such as during a security check. In these contexts, it carries a more intrusive meaning than the English 'check'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of 'checking' a document, people might use echar un vistazo, which literally means 'to throw a glance'.
- While revisar means 'to check' or 'to review' in Spanish, the English word 'revise' usually means to change something. In Spanish, revisar is used for simply inspecting a document for errors without necessarily changing it.
Examples in context
- Déjame revisar mi cartera.Let me check my wallet.This sentence shows how to use déjame revisar regarding a personal item like a wallet.Tatoeba #13634103 by stebnbr, translation #2206591 by Hybrid
- Permítame comprobarlo.Let me check it.
- Déjeme verificar eso por usted.Let me check that for you.
- Sí, déjame revisar.Yes, let me check.
- Voy a echar un vistazo en línea.I'm going to take a look online.
- Déjame revisar el horario de trenes.Let me check the train schedule.
- Déjame revisar si tenemos ese producto en la tienda.Let me check if we have that product in the store.
Example conversation
A customer asks an employee about an item's availability in a shop.
- María¿Tienen calcetines blancos en talla mediana?Do you have white socks in medium size?
- JavierDéjame revisar en el sistema, por favor.Let me check the system, please.
- MaríaGracias, espero que sí haya.Thanks, I hope there are some.
- JavierSí, María, tenemos un par disponible.Yes, María, we have one pair available.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
