Abandonase (en. Abandoned)
/aβandonáse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To leave someone or something without care or companionship.
She decided she could not abandon herself to loneliness.
Ella decidió que no podía abandonarse a la soledad.
To neglect or give up something.
It is easy to give in to sadness in difficult times.
Es fácil abandonarse a la tristeza en momentos difíciles.
To stop worrying about oneself.
You should not abandon yourself; there is always hope.
No debes abandonarte; siempre hay esperanza.
Etymology
Reflexive form of 'abandonar', originating from Latin 'abandonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give oneself up to sadness
To immerse oneself or let oneself be carried away by sadness.
abandonarse a la tristeza
to surrender to pleasure
To enjoy without restrictions what brings satisfaction.
abandonarse al placer
one should not give up on oneself
It's advice not to fall into despair.
no hay que abandonarse
Related Words
abandonment
Act of leaving something or someone.
abandono
desertion
Action of leaving without attention or care.
deserción
helplessness
State of being unprotected or abandoned.
desamparo
Slang Meanings
To leave everything behind as if it didn't matter.
She went out partying and let herself go, forgetting about her problems.
Ella se fue de fiesta y se abandonó, olvidándose de sus problemas.
To lose oneself in the moment, setting aside worries.
While dancing, she completely surrendered to the music.
Al bailar, se abandonó por completo a la música.