Abandonado (en. Abandoned)
/aβandonado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been left without care or attention.
The abandoned building has become a danger to the community.
El edificio abandonado se ha convertido en un peligro para la comunidad.
That feels helpless or desolate.
He felt abandoned after the departure of his best friend.
Se sintió abandonado tras la partida de su mejor amigo.
That has lost interest or love.
The relationship became abandoned after so many disagreements.
La relación se volvió abandonada después de tantos desacuerdos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'abandonatus', participle of 'abandonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abandoned to their fate
To leave someone without help in a difficult situation.
abandonado a su suerte
abandoned place
A site that has been left without guardianship or care.
lugar abandonado
abandon ship
To withdraw from a dangerous or unfavorable situation.
abandonar el barco
Related Words
to abandon
To leave someone or something in a place or situation.
abandonar
helplessness
State of being without protection or care.
desamparo
oblivion
State of being forgotten or neglected.
olvido
Slang Meanings
To feel sidelined in a relationship.
I feel abandoned since you started dating her.
Me siento abandonado desde que empezaste a salir con ella.
A neglected or ruined place.
That neighborhood looks abandoned; it seems no one lives there.
Ese barrio se ve abandonado, parece que nadie vive allí.