Introduction
dejarán is a useful Spanish verb form that often means they will leave, they will let, or they will stop. Its exact meaning depends on the words around it, so learning to recognize the context is important. You may see it when people talk about plans, schedules, household routines, or things that someone will allow another person to do. For example, a sentence might explain that some guests will leave soon, or that a teacher will let students choose a book.
The form can seem confusing at first because Spanish uses one word where English may need several. It also has an accent mark that shows where the strongest part of the word falls. In this guide, you will learn how the word is formed, how to pronounce it, and how to use it in natural sentences. The examples and comparisons will help you tell its different meanings apart and choose the right translation for each situation.
Meaning and Definition
Dejarán is a form of the Spanish verb dejar in the simple future tense. It refers to what a group of people will do. The subject can be ellos, meaning they, ellas, meaning they for a group of women, or ustedes, meaning you plural. Spanish often leaves these subject words out because the verb ending gives useful information about who is acting.
The most direct meaning of dejarán is they will leave something or someone in a place. For example, it can describe people leaving their bags at home or guests leaving a room. Depending on the sentence, it can also mean they will let or allow someone to do something. In another common pattern, it can mean they will stop doing an activity. English translations such as leave, let, allow, and stop may all be correct in different contexts.
The basic verb dejar has several related meanings. It can mean to leave an object somewhere, to leave a person or place, to permit an action, or to stop doing something. These uses share a broad idea of moving away from, handing over, or no longer continuing something. That shared idea can help you remember the verb, but it is still best to study each meaning in a full phrase.
The word is formed from the infinitive dejar and the future ending -án. For regular Spanish verbs ending in -ar, the future tense is made by keeping the complete infinitive and adding an ending. The ending for they or you plural is -án. The accent mark is part of the spelling and belongs on the final syllable. The infinitive dejar is connected historically to Latin laxare, which carried the idea of loosening or releasing.
In a sentence such as Dejarán las llaves en la mesa, the verb refers to putting or leaving the keys on the table. In Dejarán que los niños elijan, it means they will let the children choose. In Dejarán de hablar, it means they will stop talking. The words after the verb often reveal which sense is intended.
Usage and Example Sentences
The following examples show common ways to use dejarán. In each sentence, look at the phrase after the verb to understand whether it means leaving something, allowing an action, or stopping an activity.
Spanish: Los visitantes dejarán sus abrigos en la entrada.
English: The visitors will leave their coats at the entrance.
Spanish: Ellas dejarán la ventana abierta durante la tarde.
English: They will leave the window open during the afternoon.
Spanish: Los estudiantes dejarán sus cuadernos sobre el escritorio.
English: The students will leave their notebooks on the desk.
Spanish: Mis vecinos dejarán que usemos su jardín para la reunión.
English: My neighbors will let us use their garden for the gathering.
Spanish: Los padres dejarán a sus hijos elegir el juego.
English: The parents will let their children choose the game.
Spanish: Ustedes dejarán de practicar cuando termine la clase.
English: You will stop practicing when the class ends.
Spanish: Los músicos dejarán de tocar a las ocho.
English: The musicians will stop playing at eight.
Spanish: ¿Dejarán el paquete en la recepción?
English: Will they leave the package at the reception desk?
Spanish: Los organizadores dejarán más tiempo para las preguntas.
English: The organizers will allow more time for questions.
Notice the useful patterns in these examples. A thing or place after the verb often points to the meaning leave or put. The structure dejar que followed by another verb often means let or allow. The structure dejar de followed by an infinitive means stop doing something. These patterns are strong clues, although the full sentence always matters.
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Usage Differences
Spanish has several verbs that can express a meaning similar to dejarán, but they are not interchangeable in every sentence. For leaving a place, saldrán means they will go out or exit. It describes movement away from somewhere. By contrast, dejarán can describe leaving an object behind or leaving a place, depending on the sentence. Compare Saldrán del museo, they will exit the museum, with Dejarán los folletos en la mesa, they will leave the brochures on the table.
When the intended meaning is permission, permitirán is a close synonym. It means they will permit or allow. It can sound more formal than dejarán, especially in everyday conversation. Dejarán que el grupo haga una pausa and Permitirán que el grupo haga una pausa both mean they will let the group take a break, but the first may sound more conversational. The verb autorizarán also means they will authorize, but it suggests official approval and is not the best choice for every casual situation.
For the meaning stop, pararán can be a synonym in some contexts. It often means they will stop an action or pause what they are doing. However, dejarán de is a particularly common way to say that someone will stop doing an activity. For example, dejarán de leer means they will stop reading. The verb terminarán means they will finish or bring something to an end. It may describe completing a task rather than simply stopping it, so the context helps you choose.
Possible opposites also depend on the meaning. If the idea is leaving a place, entrarán, they will enter, can be the opposite. If the idea is stopping an activity, continuarán, they will continue, is a useful contrast. If the idea is allowing something, a phrase such as no permitirán, they will not allow, expresses the opposite. Spanish does not have one single opposite for dejarán because the verb has several senses.
To select the right word, check what follows the verb and what the sentence is about. A location or object may point to leaving. A person or group followed by que and a verb may point to permission. The combination dejar de plus an infinitive signals stopping an activity. If the focus is simply exiting a building, salir may be clearer. If the focus is official permission, permitir or autorizar may fit better.
Pronunciation and Accent
The pronunciation of dejarán can be shown in IPA as /de.xaˈɾan/. A simple guide for English speakers is deh-hah-RAHN, with the strongest stress on the final syllable. Say the word in three clear syllables: de, ja, rán. The Spanish letter j is not pronounced like the English j in job. It has a breathy sound similar to the sound in the middle of the English word loch, though the exact sound varies by speaker and region.
The accent mark over the final á tells you that the stress falls on the last syllable: rán. It is important to include the accent when writing the word. Without it, dejaran follows a different stress pattern and is a different verb form. The written accent therefore helps readers identify both the pronunciation and the grammar. Do not place the strongest stress on de or ja.
The Spanish r in the final syllable is usually a light tap of the tongue, similar to the single r sound in many Spanish words. It is not normally held or strongly rolled. Keep the vowels pure and short: the a sounds are like the open a in Spanish casa, not like the changing vowel in English day. With a little practice, the rhythm should feel like de-ha-RAHN.
A common learner mistake is to pronounce the j as an English j, which makes the word sound quite different. Another is to stress the middle syllable or leave out the written accent when spelling it. Listening to fluent Spanish speakers and repeating the word in a short phrase can help. Try saying Lo dejarán aquí slowly, then at a natural speed, while keeping the stress on the final syllable.
Native Speaker Nuance and Usage Context
Native speakers use dejarán in everyday conversation as well as in writing. It can describe a planned action, a rule, or a prediction about what a group will do. For example, someone might use it to explain where guests will put their belongings or how long a group will use a room. The future tense makes the action sound expected or planned, although it can also express a prediction.
The subject is often omitted when it is already clear. A speaker may say Dejarán las mochilas aquí instead of naming the group, because the surrounding conversation tells listeners who will leave the backpacks. If the speaker wants to emphasize or clarify the subject, they can include a word such as ellos, ellas, or ustedes. Spanish verb endings carry information that English often expresses with a separate subject pronoun.
In much of Latin America, ustedes is the usual plural form for you, both in informal and formal situations. In most of Spain, speakers commonly use vosotros for informal plural you and ustedes for formal plural you. The form dejarán works with ustedes and with they, but not with informal vosotros. In Spain, the future form for informal plural you is dejaréis. This difference is useful when you are learning from speakers in different regions.
The verb itself is common and neutral. It does not sound especially formal or casual on its own. The surrounding words and situation create the tone. Dejarán que pase can sound natural in an ordinary conversation about allowing something to happen, while a written notice might use a more formal verb such as permitirán. In friendly speech, the simple verb dejar is often a natural choice.
Pay attention to whether the sentence uses dejar que or dejar de. They look similar but lead to different meanings. With dejar que, the subject allows someone to do something. With dejar de, the subject stops doing something. For instance, dejarán que los invitados descansen means they will let the guests rest, while dejarán de trabajar means they will stop working. The small word after the verb changes the sense substantially.
In fast speech, the syllables may flow together, but the final stress remains clear. When listening, use the surrounding sentence as well as the ending to understand who is acting. If you hear a place name, a location, or an object, the meaning may involve leaving something there. If you hear an infinitive after dejar de, the idea is usually stopping. This kind of context-based listening is more reliable than trying to translate the verb in isolation.
Conclusion
Dejarán is the simple future form of dejar for they or you plural. Depending on context, it can mean they will leave, they will let or allow, or they will stop. Learn the common patterns to make those meanings easier to recognize: a place or object often signals leaving, dejar que introduces permission, and dejar de plus an infinitive means stopping an activity.
For pronunciation, remember the three syllables and place the stress on the final one: deh-hah-RAHN. The accent mark is essential in writing because it shows that stress and distinguishes this form from other spellings. The word is common in both conversation and writing, and its meaning is usually clear from the sentence around it. Practicing it in complete phrases will help you understand it when listening and use it accurately when speaking. As you meet dejarán in Spanish, notice the subject, the words that follow, and the situation. Those clues will help you choose a natural English translation.
