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se deja

lets oneself be

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phrase Uncommon #20,715
lets oneself be Used before an infinitive to describe allowing something to be done to oneself.
SP: No se deja engañar fácilmente.
EN: He doesn’t let himself be fooled easily.

Tiene un carácter fuerte y no se deja intimidar por nadie.

She has a strong character and is not intimidated by anyone.

Dios no se deja ver en este mundo.

God does not let Himself be seen in this world.

— Zárójelentés (2020)

No se deja, el cabrón.

The bastard won’t give in.

— Amores perros (2000)

Un turista que no se deja robar no es un verdadero turista.

A tourist who doesn't let themselves get robbed isn't a real tourist.

— Taxi (1998)

Un viejo terco no se deja influenciar por las críticas.

A stubborn old man won’t let criticism influence him.

La llave se deja en recepción.

The key is left at reception.

Se deja fotografiar, da entrevistas.

He allows himself to be photographed, he gives interviews.

— Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto (1970)

A veces mi personal se deja llevar por el entusiasmo.

Sometimes my staff gets carried away with their enthusiasm.

No creo que Hans fuera del tipo que se deja usar por las mujeres hermosas.

I don't think Hans was the type to let himself be used by beautiful women.

— Die Fälscher (2007)

La carne mortal que no se deja dominar.

The mortal flesh that refuses to be subdued.

— Nazarín (1959)

Él se deja diez dólares cada semana.

He spends ten dollars every week.

Usualmente Tom se deja sus asuntos para sí mismo.

Tom usually keeps his affairs to himself.

Se deja llevar.

He lets himself be carried away.

— La La Land: Una historia de amor (2016)

Es un tipo duro que no se deja intimidar por nada ni por nadie.

He's a tough guy who doesn't let himself be intimidated by anything or anyone.

Aquí no se deja nada a la suerte.

Nothing is left to chance here.

Solo se deja tocar la cara por su madre.

He only lets his mother touch his face.

— Systemsprenger (2019)

¿Qué le pasa a la paz, que no le entusiasma durar, y que apenas se deja contar?

What’s the matter with peace, that it has no enthusiasm for lasting and barely lets itself be counted?

— Las alas del deseo (1987)

No hay peor enemigo que uno mismo cuando se deja llevar por el miedo.

There is no worse enemy than oneself when one lets fear take over.

Se deja su bolsa.

She leaves her bag behind.

— State and Main (2000)