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abstinence in Spanish

abstinence in Spanish is abstinencia, vigilia — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

abstinence in Spanish

abstinencia
noun
abstinencia
noun
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
vigilia
noun
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
vigilia
noun
The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstinencia
noun
The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

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 Spanish?

"abstinence" in Spanish is abstinencia, vigilia. 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 Spanish, "abstinence" is abstinencia, vigilia.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "abstinence": abstinencia, vigilia.

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