abandon in Italian

abandon in Italian is abbandono, abbandonare, bandire — abandon means to leave someone or something behind for good, especially when you have a duty to stay.

abandon in Italian

abbandono

noun

A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.] (Now especially in the phrase with abandon.)

abbandonare

verb

bandire

verb

(transitive, obsolete) To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

What does "abandon" mean?

verb To leave someone or something behind for good, especially when you have a duty to stay.
"The crew was ordered to abandon ship as it began to sink."
verb To give up an activity, plan, or belief completely.
"They abandoned the project after running out of funding."
noun Total freedom from restraint or inhibition, especially in the phrase "with abandon".
"The dancers moved with wild abandon."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

abandon in a sentence

The crew was ordered to abandon ship as it began to sink.
He refused to abandon his injured friend on the trail.
They abandoned the project after running out of funding.
The dancers moved with wild abandon.

Similar words in Italian

jilt relinquish

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abandon" in Italian?

"abandon" in Italian is abbandono, abbandonare, bandire. abandon means: To leave someone or something behind for good, especially when you have a duty to stay.

How do you use "abandon" in a sentence?

Example: "The crew was ordered to abandon ship as it began to sink." In Italian, "abandon" is abbandono, abbandonare, bandire.

Are there other ways to say "abandon" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "abandon": abbandono, abbandonare, bandire.

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