Portuguese Expression · Native
Deixa para lá
Let it go / forget it
Pronunciation: DAY-shah pah-rah LAH
Meaning
An informal phrase asking someone to stop pursuing or discussing something.
Example
Deixa para lá, podemos resolver isso amanhã.
Let it go; we can solve this tomorrow.
Practice tips
- Practice Deixa para lá out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for native-level learners.