se abstiene

abstains

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phrase Rare #47,595
abstains Usually followed by de + noun or infinitive: abstains from something.
SP: Mi amigo se abstiene de comer carne.
EN: My friend abstains from eating meat.

Ella se abstiene de expresar su opinión.

She refrains from expressing her opinion.

Tom se abstiene del alcohol.

Tom abstains from alcohol.

Se abstiene de alcohol.

He abstains from alcohol.

Ella se abstiene de beber.

She abstains from drinking.