déjame saber
/dexame sabeɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'let me know' is expressed as déjame saber.
This phrase is used to ask someone to provide information or an update at a later time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form déjame saber uses the informal imperative (tú) and is used when speaking to one person you know well. To say 'let me know' to a person you address formally or to a group of people, use déjenme saber.
What mistakes should you avoid?
While déjame saber is understood, native speakers more frequently use avísame to mean 'let me know' or 'notify me' in everyday conversation.
When do people say it?
¡Claro, te aviso! means Of course, I'll let you know!
Did you know?
- The Latin root of saber, 'sapere', originally meant 'to taste', reflecting a prehistoric link between tasting and understanding.
- In some professional contexts, quedo atento is used instead of 'let me know' to signal that the speaker is waiting for a response.
- While déjame saber is a direct translation of 'let me know', it is often perceived as an Anglicism influenced by English speakers in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Déjame saber lo que puedo hacer.Let me know what I can do.This sentence shows how to use déjame saber to offer help.Tatoeba #4943857 by cueyayotl, translation #4016368 by CK
- Déjame saber si hay algo que yo pueda hacer.Let me know if there's anything I can do.This sentence demonstrates using déjame saber to check if any assistance is needed.Tatoeba #6606733 by UsuarioX, translation #512945 by darinmex
- Déjame saber qué andas haciendo.Let me know what you're up to.This sentence uses déjame saber to ask for an update on someone's activities.Tatoeba #6825971 by mervert1, translation #24752 by CK
- Si necesita más información sobre el proyecto, hágamelo saber.If you need more information about the project, let me know.
- Si tiene alguna pregunta adicional, por favor, indíqueme.If you have any further questions, please let me know.
- Si vas a la fiesta, avísame.If you're going to the party, let me know.
- Si tienes planes para el fin de semana, déjame saber.If you have plans for the weekend, let me know.
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Example conversation
Sofía is asking Daniel about his availability for dinner.
- SofíaHola Daniel, ¿quieres cenar mañana?Hi Daniel, do you want to have dinner tomorrow?
- DanielNo estoy seguro, tengo que revisar mi agenda.I'm not sure, I have to check my schedule.
- SofíaEstá bien, déjame saber más tarde.That's fine, let me know later.
- DanielClaro, te aviso en una hora.Sure, I'll tell you in an hour.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
