Meaning of Leave
The verb leave means to go away from a place or person. It can also mean to allow something to remain or stay behind. This verb is often used when talking about departing or exiting.
Usage of Leave
Leave is an irregular verb. Its past form is left. It can be used in many contexts, like leaving a room, leaving a job, or leaving something somewhere. It can also refer to giving permission, as in "leave someone to do something."
Leave in Sentences
When using leave, you can talk about different times. In the present, you might say, "I leave the house at 8 am." In the past, "She left the party early." In future, "They will leave tomorrow."
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | leave | dejo | I leave the office at six. | Yo dejo la oficina a las seis. |
| You | leave | dejas | You leave your keys here. | Tú dejas tus llaves aquí. |
| He/She/It | leaves | deja | He leaves every morning. | Él deja todas las mañanas. |
| We | leave | dejamos | We leave after lunch. | Nosotros dejamos después del almuerzo. |
| You (plural) | leave | dejáis | You leave soon. | Vosotros dejáis pronto. |
| They | leave | dejan | They leave on Mondays. | Ellos dejan los lunes. |
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation (Past) | Spanish Conjugation (Past) | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | left | dejé | I left the room quietly. | Yo dejé la habitación en silencio. |
| You | left | dejaste | You left the door open. | Tú dejaste la puerta abierta. |
| He/She/It | left | dejó | She left the keys on the table. | Ella dejó las llaves en la mesa. |
| We | left | dejamos | We left early yesterday. | Nosotros dejamos temprano ayer. |
| You (plural) | left | dejasteis | You left a message. | Vosotros dejasteis un mensaje. |
| They | left | dejaron | They left without saying goodbye. | Ellos dejaron sin decir adiós. |
