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What is the meaning of no te dejes?

"No te dejes" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "Don't let yourself be" or "Don't let them" (depending on the context). It's an imperative sentence that expresses a warning or a piece of advice.

Here's a breakdown of the phrase:

* No: This is the negative command form.

* te: This is the object pronoun "you" (informal, singular).

* dejes: This is the subjunctive form of the verb "dejar" (to let, to allow).

Meaning:

* "Don't let yourself be taken advantage of."

* "Don't let them hurt you."

* "Don't let them control you."

* "Don't let yourself be discouraged."

Example:

* No te dejes llevar por las emociones. (Don't let yourself be carried away by emotions.)

* No te dejes intimidar por ellos. (Don't let them intimidate you.)

The exact meaning of "no te dejes" will depend on the context of the conversation.

Note: You could also see "no te dejes" used with other pronouns (e.g., "no os dejéis" for "don't let yourselves be").

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