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abandona

[ɐ.bɐ̃.ˈdo.nɐ]
verb
abandons, leaves, forsakes
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'abandonar' - to leave someone or something without intention to return
He abandons his responsibilities.
Ele abandona suas responsabilidades.
2. To give up or relinquish something
She abandons all hope.
Ela abandona toda esperança.
3. To desert or leave someone in a helpless situation
He abandons his family.
Ele abandona sua família.
NYC Slang
ditches, dumps, leaves hanging
Synonyms
deixadesertarenunciadesampara
Antonyms
mantémprotegeacolhesegura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandona
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
abandona
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

abandona o navio
abandona tudo e sai correndo
abandona à própria sorte
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