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How to Say ‘Just let him go.’ in Mexican Spanish

Solo déjalo ir.

💬 Usage Tip: Notice how 'ir' changes meaning with 'déjalo'.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Negotiation often involves calm persuasion.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Solo

[SOH-loh]

Only

Used to specify that something happens to the exclusion of other things.

Example

Solo tenemos que relajarnos y decir 'Solo déjalo ir'.

We just need to relax and say 'Just let it go'.

déjalo

[DEH-hah-loh]

Let it

To allow something to happen or continue.

Example

No te preocupes y di 'déjalo pasar'.

Don't worry and say 'let it pass'.

ir

[EER]

Go

To allow or cause to move away or to be free.

Example

Decidí no esperar más y simplemente irme.

I decided not to wait any longer and just go.

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