abandonarse a

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to abandon oneself to
Cuando ganó la lotería, dejó el trabajo y se abandonó a una vida de placer y disipación.When he won the lottery, he quit his job and abandoned himself to a life of pleasure and dissipation.
b. to give oneself up to
Llena de pasión por él, ella se abandonó a sus instintos.Full of passion for him, she gave herself up to her instincts.
c. to give in to
Estoy a régimen, pero hoy me abandoné a la tentación y me comí dos bombones.I'm on a diet, but today I gave in to temptation and ate two chocolates.
d. to succumb to
Sé que estás atravesando un momento muy difícil, pero lucha, no te abandones a la desesperación.I know you're going through a very difficult time, but fight, do not succumb to despair.
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