This is the 9207th most frequent Spanish word.
abstenerse
To refrain or abstain.
Here, 'abstenerse' is used reflexively to mean 'to refrain from' or 'to abstain', indicating a voluntary choice not to participate.
En la votación, decidí abstenerme de opinar.
In the voting, I decided to refrain from giving an opinion.
In this case, 'abstenerse' reflects advice or instruction to avoid certain actions or substances.
Los médicos recomiendan a los pacientes abstenerse del consumo de alcohol.
Doctors recommend patients to refrain from alcohol consumption.
Here, 'abstenerse' is part of a personal decision or self-imposed restriction to avoid engaging in a particular activity.