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abstinence in Portuguese

abstinence in Portuguese is abstinência, abstinência sexual — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

abstinence in Portuguese

abstinência
noun
abstinência sexual
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
abstinência
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

What does "abstinence" mean?

  1. noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
    "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstinence" in Portuguese?

"abstinence" in Portuguese is abstinência, abstinência sexual. 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 Portuguese, "abstinence" is abstinência, abstinência sexual.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "abstinence": abstinência, abstinência sexual.

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