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How is the word abster-se translated from Portuguese to English

Optar por não fazer ou ter algo.

To choose not to do or have something.

verb
English translation
Abstain

Examples with “abster-se”

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  • Absteve-se de álcool durante um ano. — He abstained from alcohol for a year.

  • Decidi abster-me da sobremesa esta noite. — I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.

  • Dois membros optaram por se abster na votação. — Two members chose to abstain from the vote.

  • Vais abster-te de beber na festa? — Will you abstain from drinking at the party?

  • Porque é que se absteve de comentar? — Why did she abstain from commenting?

  • É melhor abster-se durante o jejum. — It's best to abstain during the fasting period.

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FAQ about “abster-se”

How is “abster-se” translated from Portuguese?
“abster-se” translates into English as “Abstain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “abster-se” mean?
Meaning of “abster-se”: Optar por não fazer ou ter algo. In English — “Abstain”.
What part of speech is “abster-se”?
“abster-se” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “abster-se”?
Example sentences with “abster-se” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “abster-se”?
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