Abandone (en. Abandon)
/aβandoné/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To leave something or someone in a state of neglect or abandonment.
She decided that she was not going to abandon her project despite the difficulties.
Ella decidió que no iba a abandone su proyecto a pesar de las dificultades.
To cease fulfilling an obligation related to something.
If you abandon your training, you will not improve your performance.
Si abandone su entrenamiento, no mejorará su rendimiento.
To withdraw from a situation or place.
The group decided to abandon the meeting when there were no more clear goals.
El grupo decidió abandone la reunión cuando ya no había más objetivos claros.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'abandonare', which means 'to leave behind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not abandon
an expression that encourages not to leave something unfinished.
no abandone
abandon your fears
invites one to set aside fears that hinder progress.
abandone sus miedos
do not neglect yourself
recommendation to take care of oneself emotionally.
no te abandones
Related Words
abandonment
Action of abandoning.
abandono
abandoned
That has been left without care or attention.
abandonado
abandoner
Person who abandons.
abandonadora
Slang Meanings
To stand someone up.
Please don't abandon me, I don't want you to stand me up again.
No me abandones, por favor, no quiero que me dejes plantado otra vez.
To tell someone to buzz off.
If you keep insisting, I'm going to tell you to buzz off, abandon already!
Si sigues insistiendo, te voy a mandar a volar, ¡abandone ya!