What is the Spanish word for "abstention"?

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

English

abstention

Spanish

abstención

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Alternative translations of "abstention"

abstinencia

Examples of how to use "abstention" in Spanish

English
There were ten votes in favor and one abstention.
Spanish
Hubo diez votos a favor y una abstención.
English
The election had one abstention from students.
Spanish
La elección tuvo una abstención por parte de los estudiantes.
English
Her abstention surprised the members at the meeting.
Spanish
Su abstención sorprendió a los miembros en la reunión.
English
An abstention can change the final vote.
Spanish
Una abstención puede cambiar el resultado final de la votación.
English
Many voters chose abstention instead of voting.
Spanish
Muchos votantes optaron por la abstención en lugar de votar.

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There were ten votes in favor and one abstention.

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