How is the word astenersi translated from Italian to English

English translation
Abstain
verb

Scegliere di non fare o avere qualcosa.

To choose not to do or have something.

Examples with “astenersi”

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  • Si è astenuto dall'alcol per un anno. — He abstained from alcohol for a year.

  • Ho deciso di rinunciare al dolce stasera. — I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.

  • Due membri hanno scelto di astenersi dal voto. — Two members chose to abstain from the vote.

  • Rinuncerai all'alcol alla festa? — Will you abstain from drinking at the party?

  • Perché si è astenuta dal commentare? — Why did she abstain from commenting?

  • È meglio rinunciare durante il periodo di digiuno. — It's best to abstain during the fasting period.

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