Abandonadas (en. Abandoned)
/aβandonadas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Feminine plural of 'abandonada', which refers to something or someone that has been left uncared for.
The abandoned houses in the neighborhood attract the curious.
Las casas abandonadas en el barrio atraen a los curiosos.
adjective
It is said of a place that has been neglected or set aside.
The park was very abandoned, full of weeds.
El parque estaba muy abandonado, lleno de maleza.
Etymology
From the verb 'abandonar', which comes from the Latin 'abandonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abandoned to their fate
It refers to people or things that have been left without help or protection.
abandonadas a su suerte
we don’t want to be left abandoned
A phrase that means not wanting to be left aside in a situation.
no queremos quedar abandonadas
abandoned projects
It refers to initiatives or tasks that have not been completed or have been forgotten.
proyectos abandonados
Related Words
abandon
To leave something or someone without care or attention.
abandonar
forsake
To leave someone without protection or support.
desamparar
neglect
Lack of attention or care towards something or someone.
descuido
Slang Meanings
abandoned girls
It refers to girls who have been left by their partners.
Se refiere a chicas que han sido dejadas por sus parejas.
abandoned places
They are often used as settings for horror movies.
A menudo se utilizan como escenarios para películas de terror.