Spanish Word for abstain  

English Word: abstain

Spanish Word: abstenerse
The Spanish Word for abstain
Now you know how to say abstain in Spanish. :-)

Translated sentences containing 'abstain'
I have decided to abstain from eating chocolate during Lent.
He decidido abstenerme de comer chocolate durante la Cuaresma.
Many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.
Muchos católicos se abstienen de comer carne los viernes de Cuaresma.
He should abstain from voting.
El debe abstenerse de votar.
Vegetarians abstain themselves from eating meat.
Los vegetarianos se abstienen de comer carne.

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