This is the 9179th most frequent Spanish word.
abandonaron
"Abandonaron" means "they abandoned" or "they left."
In this sentence, 'abandonaron' is used to indicate the act of leaving or forsaking a place—here 'el campamento'. It is the third-person plural preterite form of the verb 'abandonar', showing an action that was completed in the past.
Los exploradores abandonaron el campamento debido al mal clima.
The explorers abandoned the camp due to bad weather.
Here, 'abandonaron' describes people ceasing to pursue or engage with an activity or task—specifically 'sus proyectos'. It reflects a decision made by the group, again in the past tense.
Los estudiantes abandonaron sus proyectos antes de completarlos.
The students abandoned their projects before completing them.
In this example, 'abandonaron' denotes animals leaving a location—'su nido'. It is employed figuratively to describe a natural action, emphasizing the reason and timing behind it.