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    Abandonar (en. Abandon)

    /a.ban.doˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To leave someone or something in a state of helplessness.
    He decided to abandon the project due to lack of resources.
    Decidió abandonar el proyecto por falta de recursos.
    To give up something, whether it be an activity, place, or even a relationship.
    She dropped out of school to work.
    Abandonó sus estudios para trabajar.
    To leave a place, generally with no intention of returning.
    When they went on vacation, they left the house for two weeks.
    Cuando se fueron de vacaciones, abandonaron la casa por dos semanas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abandonare', which means 'to leave in the hands of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to abandon ship
    To leave a difficult or dangerous situation.
    abandonar el barco
    to leave someone to their fate
    To leave someone in a difficult situation without help.
    abandonar a su suerte
    to end a relationship
    To end an emotional or affectionate connection with someone.
    abandonar una relación

    Related Words

    desert
    To leave someone or something in a position without fulfilling obligations.
    desertar
    resignation
    Act of giving up something, like a job or responsibility.
    renuncia
    helplessness
    State of being unprotected or unsupported.
    desamparo

    Slang Meanings

    To bail on a commitment.
    The guy bailed and left the girl hanging, that’s sad, right?
    El tipo bailó y dejó a la chica plantada, que mal, ¿no?
    To take a break.
    She told him she needed to take a break and think about her life.
    Ella le dijo que necesitaba abandonar por un rato y pensar en su vida.