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No. 9,207 in Spanish

abstenerse

To refrain or abstain.

In a sentence

  • En la votación, decidí abstenerme de opinar.

    In the voting, I decided to refrain from giving an opinion.

    Here, 'abstenerse' is used reflexively to mean 'to refrain from' or 'to abstain', indicating a voluntary choice not to participate.

  • Los médicos recomiendan a los pacientes abstenerse del consumo de alcohol.

    Doctors recommend patients to refrain from alcohol consumption.

    In this case, 'abstenerse' reflects advice or instruction to avoid certain actions or substances.

  • Por una promesa personal, prefiero abstenerme de entrar en debates innecesarios.

    Due to a personal vow, I prefer to refrain from entering unnecessary debates.

    Here, 'abstenerse' is part of a personal decision or self-imposed restriction to avoid engaging in a particular activity.

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