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abnegation in Portuguese

abnegation in Portuguese is abnegação — abnegation means the act of holding back your own wishes, needs or interests.

abnegation in Portuguese

abnegação

noun

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "abnegation" mean?

noun The act of holding back your own wishes, needs or interests.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Portuguese

denial

Common Portuguese translations

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"abnegation" in Portuguese is abnegação. abnegation means: The act of holding back your own wishes, needs or interests.

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