How is the word abstenerse translated from Spanish to English
Elegir no hacer o tener algo.
To choose not to do or have something.
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Elegir no hacer o tener algo.
To choose not to do or have something.
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See how the word “abstenerse” is used in sentences
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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