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abstain in Portuguese

abstain in Portuguese is abster-se, privar-se, impedir — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

abstain in Portuguese

abster-se
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
privar-se
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
impedir
verb
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

What does "abstain" mean?

  1. verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
    "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."

abstain in a sentence

  • He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
  • Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstain" in Portuguese?

"abstain" in Portuguese is abster-se, privar-se, impedir. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?

Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In Portuguese, "abstain" is abster-se, privar-se, impedir.

Are there other ways to say "abstain" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "abstain": abster-se, privar-se, impedir.

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