abstinence in Italian
abstinence in Italian is astinenza, astemìa — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
abstinence in Italian
astinenza
astinenza
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
astemìa
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
What does "abstinence" mean?
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noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
"He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."
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abstinence in a sentence
- He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis.
- The programme teaches abstinence as one method of prevention.
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What is "abstinence" in Italian?
"abstinence" in Italian is astinenza, astemìa. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?
Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Italian, "abstinence" is astinenza, astemìa.
Are there other ways to say "abstinence" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "abstinence": astinenza, astemìa.
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