abstain

abstenerse

Elegir no hacer o consumir algo, especialmente algo agradable.

En inglés sencillo: To choose not to do or have something, especially something enjoyable.

• I abstain from alcohol.
• She abstained from smoking throughout her pregnancy.
• They chose to abstain from eating sweets for a month.

Cómo se usa: abstain from something (She abstains from alcohol.); abstain from doing something (He decided to abstain from eating meat.)

Sinónimos: refrain, forgo

Expresiones frecuentes: abstain from alcohol, abstain from smoking, abstain from something

abstenerse

Elegir no votar a favor ni en contra de algo en una reunión o elección.

En inglés sencillo: To choose not to vote for or against something at a meeting or election.

• Two members chose to abstain.
• He abstained from voting on the proposal.
• Will you support the motion or abstain?

Cómo se usa: abstain from voting (Three members abstained from voting.); abstain on something (She abstained on the budget proposal.)

Expresiones frecuentes: abstain from voting, abstain on something