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    Abandono (en. Abandonment)

    /aβanˈðono/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of leaving something unattended or uncared for.
    The abandonment of pets is a growing problem in the city.
    El abandono de las mascotas es un problema creciente en la ciudad.
    State of being unprotected due to lack of attention.
    Her emotional abandonment led her to seek professional help.
    Su abandono emocional la llevó a buscar ayuda profesional.
    Detachment or renunciation of something.
    Abandoning his dreams brought him much sadness.
    El abandono de sus sueños le trajo mucha tristeza.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'abandonar', which derives from the Latin 'abandonare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to abandon ship
    To leave a difficult or problematic situation.
    abandonar el barco
    in abandonment
    State of neglect or carelessness.
    en abandono
    abandonment of home
    Situation in which a person leaves their usual residence with no intention of returning.
    abandono de hogar

    Related Words

    to abandon
    Leaving something behind, departing from a place with no intention of returning.
    abandonar
    abandonment
    Situation of a person who has no protection or care.
    desamparo
    neglect
    Lack of attention or care in carrying out something.
    descuido

    Slang Meanings

    To be in ruin
    After the crisis, his business was abandoned, it was in ruins.
    Después de la crisis, su negocio quedó en abandono, estaba en la ruina.
    To dance through life
    He left home and now lives as he wants, dancing through life, in abandonment of responsibilities.
    Él se fue de casa y ahora vive como quiere, bailando en la vida, en abandono de responsabilidades.