Abandona (en. Abandon)

/aβan'dona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To leave someone or something without attention or care.
The father abandons his son in the park.
El padre abandona a su hijo en el parque.
To give up something that was previously had.
She abandons her job to follow her dream.
Ella abandona su trabajo para seguir su sueño.
To interrupt something without finishing it.
I decided to abandon the course because I didn't like it.
Decidí abandonar el curso porque no me gustaba.

Etymology

From Latin 'abandonare', which means to leave in life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to abandon ship
Leaving a difficult situation.
abandonar el barco
to abandon to their fate
Leaving someone in an unfavorable situation.
abandonar a su suerte
to leave the house
Leaving a home permanently.
abandonar la casa

Related Words

abandoned
That has been left without care.
abandonado
to abandon
The act of leaving something or someone.
abandonar
helplessness
The situation of someone who has been left alone or without help.
desamparo

Slang Meanings

To leave someone without emotional support.
He feels abandoned because his best friend moved away.
Se siente abandonado porque su mejor amigo se mudó.
To disappear from someone's life.
After the breakup, his ex completely abandoned her.
Después de la ruptura, su ex la abandonó por completo.