deja de traducir
/dexa de tɾaduθiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stop translating" is deja de traducir in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form deja de traducir uses the informal singular imperative deja, which is used when speaking to a friend or peer. For a stranger or someone in a position of authority, use the formal singular imperative deje de traducir. When addressing a group of two or more people, use dejen de traducir.
Did you know?
- The word traducir is closely related to the English word 'traduce', but while the Spanish word is neutral, the English relative means 'to speak badly of' or 'slander'.
- The verb dejar is used in the common idiom dejar en visto, which describes the act of reading a message but not replying, similar to the English 'left on read'.
- In Spanish, the phrase deja de is often used as a sharp rebuke to tell someone to stop an annoying habit, making it sound more like 'quit it' than a polite request.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, señorita, pero puedo tomar el control de la traducción. Por favor, deje de traducir.Excuse me, miss, but may I take over the translation? Please stop translating.
- Estimado señor, le agradecería que dejara de traducir. Creo que puedo continuar a partir de aquí.Dear sir, I would appreciate it if you would stop translating. I believe I can take it from here.
- Oye, Juan, deja de traducir, por favor. Me gustaría intentarlo yo mismo.Hey, Juan, stop translating, please. I'd like to give it a try myself.
- Deja de traducir todo lo que digo.Stop translating everything I say.
- Por favor, deja de traducir estos textos.Please, stop translating these texts.
- Si quieres descansar, deja de traducir ahora.If you want to rest, stop translating now.
Example conversation
María is helping Alejandro practice his Spanish speaking skills.
- MaríaAlejandro, deja de traducir en tu cabeza.Alejandro, stop translating in your head.
- AlejandroEs que es muy difícil, María.It's just that it is very difficult, María.
- MaríaSolo intenta pensar en español.Just try to think in Spanish.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo intentaré.Okay, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
