How is the word abstenerse translated from Spanish to English

Elegir no hacer o tener algo.

To choose not to do or have something.

verb
English translation
Abstain

Examples with “abstenerse”

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  • Se abstuvo del alcohol durante un año. He abstained from alcohol for a year.

  • Decidí abstenerme del postre esta noche. I decided to abstain from dessert tonight.

  • Dos miembros optaron por abstenerse en la votación. Two members chose to abstain from the vote.

  • ¿Te vas a abstener de beber en la fiesta? Will you abstain from drinking at the party?

  • ¿Por qué se abstuvo de comentar? Why did she abstain from commenting?

  • Es mejor abstenerse durante el ayuno. It's best to abstain during the fasting period.

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FAQ about “abstenerse”

How is “abstenerse” translated from Spanish?
“abstenerse” translates into English as “Abstain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “abstenerse” mean?
Meaning of “abstenerse”: Elegir no hacer o tener algo. In English — “Abstain”.
What part of speech is “abstenerse”?
“abstenerse” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “abstenerse”?
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