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abandono

[a.ban.ˈdo.nu]
nounmasculinepl: abandonos
abandonment
1. the act of leaving someone or something without care or support
The abandonment of the child was a criminal act.
O abandono da criança foi um ato criminoso.
2. the state of being deserted or neglected
The house fell into abandonment after the family moved away.
A casa caiu em abandono após a família se mudar.
3. the act of giving up or renouncing something
His abandonment of the project surprised everyone.
O seu abandono do projeto surpreendeu a todos.
4. lack of restraint; uninhibited behavior
She danced with complete abandonment.
Ela dançou com completo abandono.
Synonyms
desamparodeserçãodereliçãonegligênciarenúncia
Antonyms
proteçãoamparoapoioassistência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abandono
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abandono
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
abandono
No significant regional variation
Portugal
abandono
Identical usage; formal and legal contexts common

Related Idioms & Phrases

em abandono (in a state of abandonment/neglect)
abandono de lar (desertion of the home; legal term)
com abandono (with complete freedom or uninhibitedness)
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