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abandono
/a.βanˈdo.no/
desertion
El abandono del hogar por parte del padre dejó a la familia en la pobreza.
The father's desertion of the home left the family in poverty.
formal
The act of leaving someone or something behind permanently, especially when responsible for their care or well-being.
El abandono de animales es un problema grave en muchas ciudades.
Animal abandonment is a serious problem in many cities.
El abandono de la propiedad puede llevar a su deterioro.
The abandonment of the property can lead to its deterioration.
Commonly used in legal, social, and emotional contexts.
Law
legal
In law, the relinquishment of a right, claim, or possession.
El abandono de derechos debe ser documentado por escrito.
The relinquishment of rights must be documented in writing.
Often refers to property, inheritance, or claims.
technical
In psychology, the emotional state resulting from being neglected or deserted.
El abandono afectivo en la infancia puede tener consecuencias a largo plazo.
Emotional abandonment in childhood can have long-term consequences.
Used in clinical and therapeutic settings.
Collocations
abandono escolarschool dropoutabandono de hogarhome abandonmentabandono de propiedadproperty abandonment
Pro Tip
Context Matters
In legal or formal writing, 'abandono' often refers to the act of giving up a right or property. In personal contexts, it usually implies neglect or desertion.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
'Abandono' is a masculine noun in Spanish. Always use masculine articles and adjectives when referring to it (e.g., 'el abandono', 'un abandono').
Word Origin
From Latin *abandonare* (to give up, surrender), derived from *ad-* (to) + *bannum* (proclamation, decree). The word entered Spanish via Old French *abandoner*.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'abandono' is a masculine noun and is often used with the preposition 'de' to indicate what is being left behind (e.g., 'abandono del hogar'). It can carry strong emotional connotations, especially in personal or familial contexts.
Word Breakdown
a-
prefix indicating direction or intensification
prefix-band-
from Latin *bannum* (proclamation, decree)
root-ono
suffix forming nouns from verbs
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