verb🔗ShareSe abstiene, se retieneKeep or withhold oneself."In the meeting, Maria abstains from voting because she doesn't have enough information about the proposal. "En la reunión, María se abstiene de votar porque no tiene suficiente información sobre la propuesta.actionmoralattitudepoliticsreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe abstiene, abstenerseRefrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence."In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking."Para mejorar su salud, Rob decidió abstenerse de fumar.actionmoralattitudephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAyunarFast (not eat for a period)."During Ramadan, the Muslim community abstains from food and drink from dawn until dusk. "Durante el Ramadán, la comunidad musulmana ayuna, absteniéndose de comida y bebida desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer.religionbodyactionperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstenerseDeliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present."I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference."Me abstengo de esta votación, ya que no tengo ninguna preferencia en particular.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstenerse, refrenarseHinder; keep back; withhold."The doctor abstains from prescribing antibiotics unless absolutely necessary to avoid creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. "El médico se abstiene de recetar antibióticos a menos que sea absolutamente necesario para evitar la creación de bacterias resistentes a los antibióticos.actionlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading