Abandonando (en. Leaving)
/aβandonando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To leave something behind or unattended.
She is abandoning her project due to lack of time.
Ella está abandonando su proyecto por falta de tiempo.
To give up on a relationship or commitment.
He decided to abandon his toxic relationship.
Decidió abandonar su relación tóxica.
To leave a place or situation with no intention of returning.
The traveler is abandoning the city at dawn.
El viajero está abandonando la ciudad al amanecer.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'abandonar', which has roots in the Latin 'abandonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to abandon ship
To leave a difficult situation or a project in which one is participating.
abandonar el barco
to abandon to one's fate
To leave someone or something in an unfavorable situation without help.
abandonar a su suerte
to abandon the fight
To give up trying to achieve a goal.
abandonar la lucha
Related Words
to abandon
To leave something or someone behind.
abandonar
abandonment
Lack of support or protection.
desamparo
to desist
To give up on an attempt or effort.
desistir
desistance
The act of giving up.
desistimiento
Slang Meanings
To leave something unfinished.
He abandoned the matter and never spoke of it again.
Él abandonó el asunto y no volvió a hablar del tema.
Freedom from responsibilities.
He feels light after abandoning his duties.
Se siente ligero después de abandonar sus deberes.