What is the Spanish word for "abstinence"?

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

English

abstinence

Spanish

abstinencia

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Examples of how to use "abstinence" in Spanish

English
Doctors may recommend abstinence from alcohol.
Spanish
Los médicos pueden recomendar la abstinencia del alcohol.
English
She practiced abstinence from sweets for a month.
Spanish
Ella practicó la abstinencia de dulces durante un mes.
English
Abstinence helped him focus on his studies.
Spanish
La abstinencia le ayudó a concentrarse en sus estudios.
English
They discussed abstinence during the health class.
Spanish
Discutieron sobre la abstinencia durante la clase de salud.
English
He chose abstinence to improve his mental clarity.
Spanish
Él eligió la abstinencia para mejorar su claridad mental.

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Doctors may recommend abstinence from alcohol.

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