Abandonada (en. Abandoned)

/aβandonada/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something or someone that has been left uncared for.
The house was completely abandoned.
La casa estaba completamente abandonada.
Indicates a situation of loneliness or helplessness.
She feels abandoned since her friends moved away.
Se siente abandonada desde que sus amigos se mudaron.
Used to describe a place that does not receive attention.
The park has become an abandoned space.
El parque se ha vuelto un espacio abandonado.

Etymology

From the verb 'abandonar', which comes from the Latin 'abandonare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give up on a dream
To stop pursuing a project or desire.
abandonar un sueño
to feel abandoned
To feel alone or emotionally helpless.
sentirse abandonada
abandoned site
A place that has been uninhabited and is not maintained.
sitio abandonado
abandoned love
Feelings towards someone who is no longer present.
amor abandonado

Related Words

to abandon
Leaving something or someone without attention.
abandonar
helplessness
State of being without protection or support.
desamparo
isolation
State of being alone or separated from others.
aislamiento

Slang Meanings

To feel out of place.
Sometimes I feel abandoned in this city.
A veces me siento abandonada en esta ciudad.
To refer to something in poor condition due to lack of care.
That school looks like an abandoned place.
Esa escuela parece un lugar abandonado.