No dejes para mañana lo que puedas hacer hoy.
Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Meaning
It is best to complete tasks promptly rather than delaying them.
Cultural Background
Often used in school settings to teach children about responsibility. Widely used in business and home life as a standard piece of advice.
Subjunctive mood
Remember that 'puedas' is in the subjunctive because the task is not yet defined.
Meaning
It is best to complete tasks promptly rather than delaying them.
Subjunctive mood
Remember that 'puedas' is in the subjunctive because the task is not yet defined.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
No dejes para mañana lo que ____ hacer hoy.
The subjunctive 'puedas' is required here.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesNo dejes para mañana lo que ____ hacer hoy.
The subjunctive 'puedas' is required here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be if said to someone who is already overwhelmed.
Related Phrases
Manos a la obra
similarLet's get to work.
