Translation of "abstain" into Spanish

abstenerse, abstener, retener are the top translations of "abstain" into Spanish.

abstain verb grammar

(intransitive) Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from . [..]

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  • abstenerse

    verb

    refrain from voting [..]

    This would be facilitated if consumers were prepared to abstain from actions to block any such plans.

    El proceso se facilitaría si los consumidores estuvieran dispuestos a abstenerse de obstruir esos planes.

  • abstener

    verb

    The doctor has ordered the patient to abstain from wine.

    El doctor le ordenó al paciente que se abstuviera de tomar vino.

  • retener

    verb

    hinder, withhold

  • Less frequent translations

    • dejar
    • inhibirse
    • abstener-se
    • rechazar
    • desistir
    • rehusar

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Phrases similar to "abstain" with translations into Spanish

  • abstain oneself
    aguantarse · contenerse · controlarse · moderarse · refrenarse · represarse · reprimirse
  • abstain from
    abstenerse · abstenerse de · evitar · rehuir
  • abstainer
    abstemia · abstemio · abstencionista · abstinente
  • to abstain
    abstenerse · abstenerse de · abstenerse de votar
  • abstain from
    abstenerse · abstenerse de · evitar · rehuir
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