déjame salir
/dexame saliɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "let me out" is translated into Spanish as déjame salir.
déjame salir is used when you want to exit a physical space or a situation. You might also use the phrase Sácame de aquí, which translates literally to "get me out of here" and is understood as "let me out" when you want to convey a sense of urgency or frustration.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase déjame salir is composed of deja (let/allow), me (me) and salir (to go out/to exit).
Which one should you use?
While déjame salir is used to exit a space or situation, the phrase déjame ir (let me go) is more commonly used if someone is physically restraining you or holding you back.
How does it change in a sentence?
Using déjeme instead of déjame makes the request formal or polite.
Did you know?
- The word salir evolved from the Latin salīre, which originally meant 'to jump'.
- In a social context, if someone says estoy saliendo it can mean both 'I am leaving the building' and 'I am currently in a relationship'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are in a car and want to be let out at a destination, you might say déjame en la esquina rather than using a direct translation of 'let me out'.
Examples in context
- ¡Déjame salir!Let me out!Tatoeba #454594 by Shishir, translation #266779 by CK
- ¡Por favor, déjame salir! Me portaré bien, ¡lo prometo!Please, let me out! I will be good, I promise!Tatoeba #11263268 by DJ_Saidez, translation #2427782 by arnxy20
- Permítame salir, necesito tomar aire fresco.Allow me to leave, I need some fresh air.
- Déjeme salir. Tengo una cita importante.Let me out. I have an important appointment.
- Déjame salir, quiero estirar las piernas.Let me out, I want to stretch my legs.
- Sácame de aquí, esto me agobia.Let me out of here, it's overwhelming me.
- Déjame salir de esta habitación.Let me out of this room.
Example conversation
Daniel is accidentally locked in a storage room at the office.
- Daniel¡Elena, abre la puerta!Elena, open the door!
- Elena¿Qué pasa, Daniel?What's happening, Daniel?
- DanielPor favor, déjame salir.Please, let me out.
- ElenaVale, ya voy con la llave.Okay, I'm coming with the key.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
