No. 1,976 in Portuguese
abandono
Abandono: The act of abandoning or neglecting something or someone.
In a sentence
O abandono do projeto foi inesperado.
The abandonment of the project was unexpected.
Here, 'abandono' refers to the act of giving up or discontinuing the project.
Ele sentiu o abandono de seus amigos após a mudança.
He felt the abandonment of his friends after the move.
In this sentence, 'abandono' expresses the feeling of being left behind or unsupported by friends.
Aquela casa está em completo abandono há anos.
That house has been in complete abandonment for years.
Here, 'abandono' indicates the state of neglect or disrepair of the house.
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