Deja de quejarte
/dexa de kexaɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stop whining" can be translated into Spanish as Deja de quejarte.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to stop complaining in an annoying way. While the verb quejarse generally means to complain, in this specific imperative context, it carries the connotation of whining or moaning about something trivial.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Deja de quejarte is a direct way to say "stop whining." For a more colloquial feel, you can use Deja de llorar, which literally means "stop crying" but is used figuratively to mean "stop whining." If you want to focus on the act of whining more specifically, Para de lloriquear is another option.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Deja de quejarte uses the reflexive pronoun -te attached to the infinitive quejar. This is common in Spanish when the command is directed at tú (the informal "you").
Did you know?
- The phrase No me vengas con cuentos is a common way to dismiss a whiner, but it literally translates to 'Do not come to me with stories'. It implies the person is making up dramatic tales to gain sympathy.
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear someone say No seas chillón to mean 'stop whining'. This uses the adjective chillón, which refers to someone who has a loud, piercing voice, much like a 'screamer'.
- The word deja comes from the verb dejar, which can mean 'to leave' or 'to let', making the phrase 'stop whining' literally function as 'leave the complaining'.
Examples in context
- Deja de quejarte.Stop whining.This example demonstrates how to use the phrase Deja de quejarte.Tatoeba #1283027 by marcelostockle, translation #2029950 by Spamster
- Deje de quejarse, por favor.Please stop whining.
- Para de lloriquear, por favor.Stop whining, please.
- Le ruego que deje de quejarse. No es constructivo para el equipo.I kindly ask you to stop complaining. It is unproductive for the team.
- Deja de quejarte por el clima.Stop whining about the weather.
- ¡Deja de quejarte y termina la tarea!Stop whining and finish your homework!
Example conversation
Mateo is complaining about his difficult job to Lucía.
- LucíaMateo, siempre hablas de lo mismo.Mateo, you always talk about the same thing.
- MateoEs que es un trabajo muy pesado.It is just that it is a very heavy job.
- LucíaDeja de quejarte y distráete un poco.Stop whining and distract yourself a bit.
- MateoTienes razón, lo intentaré.You are right, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, deja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
