Usages of dejar
El policía detuvo el tráfico ayer para dejar pasar a los peatones.
The police officer stopped the traffic yesterday to let pedestrians pass.
El ruido en la sala no me deja estudiar.
The noise in the living room doesn't let me study.
El autobús se detiene antes de la curva para dejar pasar a los peatones.
The bus stops before the curve to let pedestrians pass.
La vendedora me dejó entrar al probador y comprobó que mi talla es mediana.
The saleswoman let me enter the fitting room and checked that my size is medium.
Mañana voy a preparar avena fría y la dejo enfriar en la heladera.
Tomorrow I’m going to make cold oatmeal and let it cool in the fridge.
Si no pongo el cronómetro, dejo pasar el tiempo sin avanzar en la lección.
If I don’t set the timer, I let time pass without advancing in the lesson.
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