How to Say ‘I quit my job’ in Spain Spanish
Dejo el trabajo
DEH-hoh ehl trah-BAH-hoh
[DEH-hoh ehl trah-BAH-hoh]
💬 Usage Tip: dejar means "to leave" or "to quit" something, but with an action after it, it means "to let": déjame ver "let me see".
Phrase Breakdown
Dejo
[DEH-hoh]
I quit
From 'dejar'; with a job, it means to quit or leave it.
Dejo el gimnasio.
I'm quitting the gym.
el
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
trabajo
[trah-BAH-hoh]
work / job
Masculine noun for employment or the place and activity of working.
Tengo mucho estrés en el trabajo.
I have a lot of stress at work.
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