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abstinencia

abstinence

noun ahbs-tee-NEN-syah Rare

Origin: Latin abstinentia, from abstinere (to hold back)

Also means

withdrawal

Usage Note

Abstinencia refers broadly to deliberate self-denial, most often from alcohol, drugs, or food. In a medical context it commonly describes síndrome de abstinencia (withdrawal syndrome). The verb form is abstenerse.

Examples

"El médico recomendó abstinencia total de alcohol."

Natural Translation

The doctor recommended total abstinence from alcohol.

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