Spanish Phrase
No dejes las pesas en el suelo.
Meaning
A direct but polite command telling someone not to leave the weights on the floor. It is often used in gyms or home workout spaces to keep the area tidy and safe.
When to use
Use this sentence when you notice someone has placed or is about to place gym weights on the floor and you want to ask them to put them away. It works in both formal and informal settings, especially in fitness environments.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nodejeslaspesasenelsuelo
Negative Imperative
In Spanish, a negative command uses 'no' + the present subjunctive form of the verb.
Dejar (to leave)
The verb 'dejar' is conjugated as 'dejes' in the second‑person singular present subjunctive.
Article Agreement
'las' matches the feminine plural noun 'pesas'.
Preposition 'en'
'en' introduces the location where the action would happen: 'en el suelo' (on the floor).
🗨In Conversation
No dejes las pesas en el suelo, por favor.
Please don't leave the weights on the floor.
Lo siento, las recogeré ahora.
Sorry, I'll pick them up now.
✕Common Mistakes
No dejar las pesas en el suelo.
Using the infinitive 'dejar' after 'no' does not form a command.
No dejes la pesas en el suelo.
The article must agree in gender and number with 'pesas' (feminine plural).
No dejes las pesas en suelo.
The definite article 'el' is required before 'suelo'.
No dejés las pesas en el suelo.
The subjunctive form does not carry an accent in this context.
↔Alternatives
No pongas las pesas en el suelo.
Don't put the weights on the floor.
No dejes las mancuernas en el suelo.
Don't leave the dumbbells on the floor.
Por favor, guarda las pesas del suelo.
Please keep the weights off the floor.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking gyms it is considered good etiquette to keep equipment off the floor. Adding 'por favor' or 'por favor, guarda' softens the command and makes it sound more courteous. Also, note that 'pesas' can refer to any type of weight, while 'mancuernas' specifically means dumbbells.