abandonada
“abandonada” means “abandoned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
abandoned
Also: forsaken, derelict
📝 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.
neglected
Also: disheveled, careless
📝 In Action
Desde que está deprimida, se ve muy abandonada.
B2Since she has been depressed, she looks very neglected (untidy).
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Quick Quiz: abandonada
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the abandoned house'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'abandonar,' which comes from an old French phrase meaning 'at the power or will of someone else,' suggesting being left to one's fate.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.