Spanish Word · Intermediate
abstenerse
to abstain, to forbear
Pronunciation: /absteˈneɾse/
Meaning
to abstain, to forbear
Example
Se abstiene de fumar en el coche.
She abstains from smoking in the car.
Practice tips
- Practice abstenerse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.