déjame entrar
/dexame entɾaɾ/from spelling rules
The phrase "let me in" is translated into Spanish as déjame entrar.
While the verb entrar means to enter a space, the construction dejar entrar specifically implies that you are being granted that access or permission by someone else.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'let us in' (plural), change the pronoun and the verb ending to déjanos entrar. If you are speaking to someone in a formal context or to a stranger to whom you wish to show respect, use déjeme entrar instead of déjame entrar.
Did you know?
- While déjame entrar refers to entry, the Spanish word for 'entry' or 'entrance' is often entrada, which is also the word used for a cinema or theater ticket.
- While déjame entrar is used for physical doors, if you are asking to be let into a secret or a conversation, a speaker might use ponme al corriente to be 'brought up to speed'.
- In a high-pressure or emergency situation, a speaker might drop the déjame and simply shout ¡abre!, which literally means 'open!', to get someone to let them in.
Examples in context
- ¡Déjame entrar, por favor!Please let me in.This sentence is useful for adding politeness to the request with déjame entrar.Tatoeba #1829809 by marcelostockle, translation #38828 by CK
- Abre la puerta y déjame entrar, por favor.Open the door and let me in, please.This sentence shows how to use déjame entrar when asking someone to open a door.Tatoeba #1172404 by Shishir, translation #39003 by Swift
- Déjame entrar. Tengo que hablar contigo.Let me in. I have to talk to you.This sentence shows how to use déjame entrar when you need to speak with someone.Tatoeba #6169548 by Leafcatcher, translation #1860625 by CK
- Permítame entrar, por favor.Allow me to enter, please.
- Déjame entrar, por favor.Let me in, please.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is standing outside Daniel's apartment in the hallway.
- Sofía¡Daniel, abre la puerta!Daniel, open the door!
- DanielNo puedo, estoy ocupado.I can't, I'm busy.
- SofíaPor favor, déjame entrar.Please, let me in.
- DanielEstá bien, ya voy.Alright, I'm coming.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
