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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