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refrains

/rɪˈfreɪnz/

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verb

Abstenerse, refrenar

To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).

Examples :

"The teacher refrained from scolding the student, choosing instead to explain the assignment again. "

El profesor se abstuvo de regañar al estudiante, eligiendo en cambio explicar la tarea de nuevo.

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verb

Abstenerse, refrenarse

To show restraint; to hold oneself back.

Examples :

"He refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "

Se abstiene de comer dulces durante la semana para mantenerse sano.

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verb

Refrenar, abstenerse

To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.

Examples :

"She refrains from eating sweets during the week to stay healthy. "

Ella se abstiene de comer dulces durante la semana para mantenerse sana.

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verb

Abstenerse de

(with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.

Examples :

""She refrains from eating candy before dinner so she won't spoil her appetite." "

Ella se abstiene de comer dulces antes de la cena para no estropear su apetito.

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verb

Abstenerse de

To abstain from (food or drink).

Examples :

"To stay healthy, Sarah refrains from sugary drinks. "

Para mantenerse sana, Sarah se abstiene de bebidas azucaradas.

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noun

Estribillo, estrofa

The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

Examples :

"The song's catchiness comes from its simple refrains, easily remembered and sung by the whole crowd. "

El gancho de la canción proviene de sus estribillos simples, fácilmente recordados y cantados por toda la multitud.

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noun

Estribillo, retahíla

A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying.

Examples :

"At family gatherings, my grandfather's usual refrains are complaints about the rising cost of coffee and how much better things were in his day. "

En las reuniones familiares, los estribillos habituales de mi abuelo son quejas sobre el aumento del costo del café y lo mucho mejor que eran las cosas en su época.

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