abandona
/ah-bahn-DOH-nah/
he/she/it abandons
A puppy left behind illustrates the act of abandoning someone.
abandona(verb)
he/she/it abandons
?leaving someone or something forever
,he/she/it leaves
?walking away from a place or situation
he/she/it gives up
?quitting a habit or a competition
📝 In Action
Él abandona la ciudad cada verano.
A1He leaves the city every summer.
Ella nunca abandona a sus amigos.
A2She never abandons her friends.
El equipo abandona el torneo por falta de fondos.
B1The team is quitting the tournament due to a lack of funds.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two jobs
In Spanish, 'abandona' can either be used to describe what someone else is doing ('He abandons') or to give a direct order to a friend ('Abandon!').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse the tense
Mistake: "Using 'abandona' to mean 'he abandoned' (past tense)."
Correction: Use 'abandonó' for the past. 'Abandona' (no accent) is for the present or a command.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word when someone is leaving something permanently or giving up on something difficult. It's stronger and more emotional than just 'leaving' a room.
Dropping an object and walking away represents the command to abandon it.
abandona(verb)
abandon!
?a command to leave something immediately
,give up!
?telling someone to stop an activity
📝 In Action
¡Abandona el edificio ahora mismo!
A2Leave the building right now!
Abandona esa idea, no va a funcionar.
B1Give up that idea; it's not going to work.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking to friends
This 'command' version of the word is only for people you are close to (the 'tú' form). If you're being formal, use 'abandone' instead.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: abandona
Question 1 of 1
If you see the sign '¡Abandona el área!', what should you do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'abandona' and 'abandonó'?
Accent marks change the time! 'Abandona' (no accent) means it is happening now (he leaves) or is a command. 'Abandonó' (with an accent) means it already happened (he left).