abandonada
/ah-bahn-doh-NAH-dah/
abandoned
An abandoned teddy bear left alone in a park.
abandonada(adjective)
abandoned
?left alone or deserted
forsaken
?literary or very emotional context
,derelict
?referring to a building in bad condition
📝 In Action
La casa al final de la calle está abandonada.
A2The house at the end of the street is abandoned.
Esa pobre perrita fue abandonada en el parque.
A2That poor little dog was abandoned in the park.
Siento una soledad abandonada.
B2I feel a deep, forsaken loneliness.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching with Feminine Words
Because this word ends in -a, it only describes feminine things or people (like 'la casa' or 'la gata'). If you are describing something masculine, use 'abandonado'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "El edificio está abandonada."
Correction: Say 'El edificio está abandonado' because 'edificio' is a masculine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. State
When you use this with the word 'está' (is), it describes the current condition of the object. When used with 'fue' (was), it describes the action that happened in the past.
A neglected personal appearance with messy hair and wrinkled clothes.
abandonada(adjective)
neglected
?referring to personal appearance
disheveled
?untidy look
,careless
?not taking care of oneself
📝 In Action
Desde que está deprimida, se ve muy abandonada.
B2Since she has been depressed, she looks very neglected (untidy).
⭐ Usage Tips
Personality vs. Moment
Use 'es abandonada' if you think being untidy is part of her personality. Use 'está abandonada' if she is just looking messy lately.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: abandonada
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the abandoned house'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'abandonada' for a man?
No. If you are describing a man or a masculine object, you must change the ending to -o: 'abandonado'.
Does it always mean 'left alone'?
Usually yes, but it can also mean that a person has stopped taking care of their looks or health.