Spanish Conversation · Level 75
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Spanish word
abandono
Pronunciation
IPA/aβanˈdono/
Meaning
- masculine nounabandonment
Example
El abandono de su madre le marcó para siempre.
The abandonment by his mother marked him for life.
More examples
Denunció el abandono de la mascota en el parque.
He reported pet abandonment in the park.
Core concept
A neglected dog tied outside with an empty bowl.
Common phrases
abandono escolar
dropping out of school
abandono de mascotas
abandonment of pets
abandono del hogar
home abandonment
Similar words
negligencia: Omits required care, attention, or maintenance that a responsible person or institution should give.
desamparo: Lacks any guardian or social protection, leaving a person exposed and helpless.
olvido: Ceases to be remembered or noticed, fading from memory and regular attention.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o acto de renunciar al cuidado, la protección o la posesión de una persona o cosa.
Word origin
From Old French abandon (from bandon 'authority'), Spanish abandono develops the sense of giving up care, protection, or possession.
Usage tips
- The English phrase 'with abandon' means carefree freedom, while Spanish 'abandono' names being forsaken or legally renounced, so the two are not interchangeable.
Other meanings
- neglectnoun
- renunciationnoun
Opposites
- cuidadocarenoun
- protecciónprotectionnoun
Related words
- abandonarabandonverb
- abandonadoabandonedadjective
- abandonamientoabandonmentnoun