No. 736 in Portuguese
deixa
"Deixa" means "leave," "allow," or "let" depending on context.
In a sentence
Ela sempre deixa as chaves na mesa.
She always leaves the keys on the table.
Here, 'deixa' is used in the sense of leaving something in a specific place or condition.
Não deixa de ser uma boa ideia.
It is still a good idea.
In this sentence, 'deixa' is used as part of the expression 'não deixa de ser,' meaning not to stop being or to still be.
Por favor, deixa ele falar.
Please, let him speak.
Here, 'deixa' is used to express allowing someone to do something, particularly in an imperative form.
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