Evitar que alguien o algo haga algo o que algo ocurra.
To prevent someone or something from doing or happening.
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Intentó contener la risa durante la reunión. — She tried to keep from laughing during the meeting.
Hoy puedo abstenerme de comer dulces. — I can keep from eating sweets today.
¿Puedes impedir que vaya a la fiesta? — Can you keep him from going to the party?
¿Puedes abstenerte de interrumpir durante la reunión? — Can you keep from interrupting during the meeting?
El profesor impide que los alumnos usen el móvil. — The teacher keeps students from using their phones.
Por favor, abstente de hacer tanto ruido. — Please keep from making too much noise.
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