What does "prescindir" mean in English?

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Spanish

prescindir

English

to do without

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Alternative translations of "prescindir"

dispense
waive
forgo
renounce

Examples of how to use "prescindir" in Spanish

Spanish
Podemos prescindir de su ayuda.
English
We can do without your help.
Spanish
Yo prescindo de cosas que no necesito
English
I do without things I don't need.
Spanish
Ella prescindió de su ayuda ayer
English
She did without his help yesterday.
Spanish
Nosotros prescindíamos de electricidad por los cortes
English
We were doing without electricity due to the outages.
Spanish
Mañana prescindiré del coche
English
Tomorrow I will do without the car.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "prescindir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Podemos prescindir de su ayuda.

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