abandou

[ɐ.bɐ̃.ˈdow]

verb

abandoned (third person singular preterite of 'abandonar')

1. Left someone or something, deserted, forsook

He abandoned his family and left town.

Ele abandou sua família e saiu da cidade.

2. Gave up on something, relinquished

She abandoned her dreams of becoming an actress.

Ela abandou seus sonhos de se tornar atriz.

3. Ceased to maintain or support

They abandoned the old house.

Eles abandoaram a casa antiga.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

abandou

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

abandonou

European Portuguese typically uses the full form 'abandonou' rather than 'abandou'

abandonar à sua sorte (abandon to one's fate)

abandonar tudo (give up everything)

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