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abbandono

/ab.banˈdo.no/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

abandonment

  • abandonment, desertion
  • giving up, withdrawal
  • neglect

In a sentence

Dopo l'abbandono del cane, tutti erano molto arrabbiati.

After the dog's abandonment, everyone was very angry.

Perché parli di abbandono quando sono ancora qui?

Why do you talk about abandonment when I'm still here?

L'abbandono del progetto ha sorpreso tutta la squadra.

The withdrawal from the project surprised the whole team.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
abbandonomasculine · singular
abbandonimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use abbandono for emotional or social neglect too: stato di abbandono, senso di abbandono. For military retreat or giving up, ritiro or rinuncia may fit better.
  • Often followed by di: abbandono di un progetto, abbandono dei rifiuti. Don’t confuse it with lasciare alone when you need the noun form.
  • Common in formal, legal, and social-service contexts: abbandono di minore, abbandono scolastico. In casual speech, speakers may prefer verbs like lasciare or mollare.

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