Abandon in spanish
Abandonar
pronunciation: ɑbɑndoʊnɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: ɑbɑndoʊnɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
In gestures
abandon1 = abandono, desenfreno, frenesí.
Example: The article 'Enlightenment and lubricity' examines paintings depicting women reading and responding with sensual abandon to the word.more:
» with wild abandon = con desenfreno, desenfrenadamente.
Example: 2012 is the year to pursue ordinary life with wild abandon and stop trying to be perfect.abandon2 = abandonar.
Example: The Library of Congress has now reconsidered the position, and abandoned what was known as its compatible headings policy.more:
» abandon + (all) hope = abandonar (toda/la) esperanza, perder (toda/la) esperanza.
Example: He described cynicism as abandoning all hope that social change and progress is possible.» abandon + Nombre + to + Posesivo + own devices = abandonar + Nombre + a + Posesivo + propia suerte.
Example: Ribbentrop had been abandoned to his own devices, no longer the central figure he had once been in the affairs of state.» abandon + Nombre + to + Posesivo + own wits = abandonar + Nombre + a + Posesivo + propia suerte.
Example: Imagine a young man, alone and without supplies or tools, abandoned to his own wits in the middle of hostile enemy territory.» abandon + Reflexivo + to = entregarse a, abandonarse a.
Example: Towards the end, abandoning himself to corruption and pleasure, the emperor ceased to be concerned about the welfare of the people.» abandon + ship = abandonar el barco.
Example: Most of the crew came abaft to where the lifeboats were and when the word was given to abandon ship they jumped in and swam for the life rafts.