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to leave
01
dejar
to go away from somewhere
Intransitive: to leave | to leave for a destination
Transitive: to leave sb/sth
Ejemplos
She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.
Ella dejó a sus amigos en la fiesta sin despedirse.
She decided to leave the party because it was too crowded.
Ella decidió dejar la fiesta porque estaba demasiado llena.
1.1
irse, salir
to go away from a place without taking someone or something with one either intentionally or unintentionally
Transitive: to leave sth somewhere
Ejemplos
Be careful not to leave your umbrella behind when you get off the bus.
Ten cuidado de no dejar tu paraguas atrás cuando te bajes del autobús.
I accidentally left my keys at home when I rushed out this morning.
Accidentalmente dejé mis llaves en casa cuando salí apresurado esta mañana.
1.2
dejar, abandonar
to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group
Transitive: to leave a place or position
Ejemplos
After graduating high school, she left home to attend college.
Después de graduarse de la escuela secundaria, ella dejó su casa para asistir a la universidad.
He decided to leave his job and pursue a new career.
Decidió dejar su trabajo y seguir una nueva carrera.
1.3
dejar, abandonar
to abandon one's wife, husband, or partner with no plan of returning
Transitive: to leave one's partner
Ejemplos
After years of unhappiness, she decided to leave her husband.
Después de años de infelicidad, decidió dejar a su marido.
He left his wife and children without warning.
Él dejó a su esposa e hijos sin previo aviso.
02
dejar, abandonar
to allow someone or something to remain in a particular place, state, or condition without changing or disturbing it
Complex Transitive: to leave sb/sth [adj]
Ejemplos
Do n't leave your dog alone in the car on a hot day.
No dejes a tu perro solo en el coche en un día caluroso.
Leave the dough to rise for an hour before baking it.
Deja que la masa leve durante una hora antes de hornearla.
2.1
dejar, abandonar
to have a surviving family member who continue to live after one's death
Transitive: to leave a surviving family member
Ejemplos
Sarah left a loving family who will cherish her memory.
Sarah dejó una familia amorosa que atesorará su memoria.
The deceased leaves a devoted partner and a newborn baby.
El difunto deja a un compañero devoto y un recién nacido.
2.2
dejar, legar
to give someone something, particularly money and wealth, after one's death
Ditransitive: to leave sb an inheritance | to leave an inheritance to sb
Ejemplos
In his will, he left a substantial amount of money to his favorite charity.
En su testamento, dejó una cantidad sustancial de dinero a su organización benéfica favorita.
Jane 's will ensured that she left her estate to her surviving relatives.
El testamento de Jane aseguró que dejaba su herencia a sus familiares sobrevivientes.
2.3
dejar, dejar algo
to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something
Transitive: to leave a message on sth
Ejemplos
A multitude of fans left comments on the artist's social media post.
Una multitud de fans dejó comentarios en la publicación de redes sociales del artista.
I left a voicemail for you on your phone.
Te dejé un mensaje de voz en tu teléfono.
2.4
dejar, confiar
to let someone deal with something in one's place
Ditransitive: to leave a task to sb
Ejemplos
Can I leave it to you to handle the customer complaint?
¿Puedo dejar en tus manos el manejo de la queja del cliente?
I 'll leave the task to you while I attend the meeting.
Voy a dejar la tarea a ti mientras asisto a la reunión.
2.5
dejar, hacer permanecer
to cause something to remain as a result
Transitive: to leave sth on sb/sth
Ejemplos
His words left a lasting impact on me.
Sus palabras dejaron un impacto duradero en mí.
She left a lipstick stain on the coffee mug.
Ella dejó una mancha de lápiz labial en la taza de café.
2.6
dejar, quedar
(in mathematics) to have a certain amount remaining
Transitive: to leave a number
Ejemplos
Eight minus three leaves five.
Ocho menos tres deja cinco.
Four from eight leaves four.
Cuatro de ocho deja cuatro.
2.7
dejar, abandonar
to refrain from doing or dealing with something
Transitive: to leave a task or issue
Ejemplos
Leave the laundry, I'll take care of it tomorrow.
Deja la ropa, yo me encargaré mañana.
Let 's leave the issue for now and discuss it later.
Dejemos el problema por ahora y lo discutiremos más tarde.
Leave
01
permiso
permission or authorization to do something
Ejemplos
The soldier acted without leave from his commanding officer.
She requested leave to appeal the decision.
02
a period of authorized absence from work, duty, or service
Ejemplos
She is on maternity leave until next month.
He took annual leave to visit his family.
Árbol Léxico
leaved
leaver
leaving
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