What is the Portuguese word for "abstention"?

Learn how to say "abstention" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

abstention

Portuguese

abstenção

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Examples of how to use "abstention" in Portuguese

English
There were ten votes in favor and one abstention.
Portuguese
Houve dez votos a favor e uma abstenção.
English
The election had one abstention from students.
Portuguese
A eleição teve uma abstenção de estudantes.
English
Her abstention surprised the members at the meeting.
Portuguese
A abstenção dela surpreendeu os membros na reunião.
English
An abstention can change the final vote.
Portuguese
Uma abstenção pode alterar o resultado final da votação.
English
Many voters chose abstention instead of voting.
Portuguese
Muitos eleitores optaram por se abster em vez de votar.
English
Why did John choose abstention in that vote?
Portuguese
Por que João escolheu se abster naquela votação?

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There were ten votes in favor and one abstention.

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