The Present Subjunctive of abandonar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of abandoning something. For example, Es importante que no abandones tus estudios. (It’s important that you don’t abandon your studies.)

Abandonar is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abandonar (to abandon) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Abandonar generally means to leave or abandon something, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To leave or abandon: For example, Aunque me duela, es necesario que yo abandone este trabajo (Although it pains me, it is necessary that I leave this job).

To give up or quit: For example, No abandones tus sueños por las dificultades (Don’t give up your dreams because of difficulties).

To neglect or stop caring for: For example, Es importante que no abandones tus estudios (It’s important that you don’t neglect your studies).

To desert or abandon someone: For example, Espero que no me abandones en este momento difícil (I hope you don’t abandon me in this difficult moment).

Colloquially, to stop doing something: For example, ¡Abandona ya esa tontería y pon atención! (Stop that nonsense already and pay attention!).

Examples

Examples of Abandonar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que no abandones tus sueños por las dificultades. (I hope you don’t abandon your dreams because of difficulties.)

Es importante que abandonemos los hábitos dañinos para mejorar nuestra salud. (It’s important that we abandon harmful habits to improve our health.)

Aunque la situación sea difícil, no abandonen la esperanza. (Even though the situation is difficult, don’t abandon hope.)

El instructor sugirió que abandonemos el gimnasio si hay una emergencia. (The instructor suggested that we abandon the gym if there’s an emergency.)

Ojalá que abandones esa actitud negativa y veas el lado positivo. (I hope you abandon that negative attitude and see the positive side.)

Es necesario que abandonen el área por su propia seguridad. (It’s necessary that you abandon the area for your own safety.)

Aunque sea tentador, no abandones tus principios por dinero. (Even though it’s tempting, don’t abandon your principles for money.)

Tal vez abandonemos la idea de viajar este año y lo hagamos el próximo. (Maybe we should abandon the idea of traveling this year and do it next year.)

Es crucial que abandonen el edificio de manera ordenada en caso de incendio. (It’s crucial that you abandon the building in an orderly manner in case of fire.)

Sugiero que abandones ese trabajo estresante y busques algo más saludable. (I suggest you abandon that stressful job and look for something healthier.)

Aunque sea difícil, no abandonen sus estudios por falta de motivación. (Even though it’s difficult, don’t abandon your studies due to lack of motivation.)

Es mejor que abandone esa relación tóxica antes de que sea demasiado tarde. (It’s better that you abandon that toxic relationship before it’s too late.)

Tal vez abandonemos el plan de mudarnos y consideremos otras opciones. (Maybe we should abandon the plan to move and consider other options.)

Aunque sea incómodo, no abandonen la terapia hasta que logren sus metas. (Even though it’s uncomfortable, don’t abandon therapy until you achieve your goals.)

Es recomendable que abandones esos pensamientos negativos y te enfoques en lo positivo. (It’s advisable that you abandon those negative thoughts and focus on the positive.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abandonar (to abandon) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.