Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deixa

Verb
[ˈdeɪʃɐ]
Definition
A Portuguese word that means ‘to let’ or ‘to leave’ in English.
Examples
  • Deixa eu fazer isso. (Let me do this.)
  • Deixa a porta aberta. (Leave the door open.)
  • Se eu pudesse, deixa eu ir. (If I could, let me go.)
Meaning
Deixa is commonly used to express permission or the act of allowing something to happen.
Synonyms
  • Permitir
  • Deixar
  • Abandonar