English-Spanish translations for abstinence
- abstinencia¿Y los que promueven la abstinencia? And those who promote abstinence? Ellas no tienen la posibilidad de elegir la abstinencia. They do not have abstinence as a choice. Pero ¿qué ocurre cuando la abstinencia no es una opción? But what about when abstinence is not a choice?
- vigilia
Definition of abstinence
- The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
- The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
- Delay of spending to accrue capital
Examples
- Penance, fasts, and abstinence, / To punish bodies for the souls offense. - John Dryden
- The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. — John Locke
- Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. — St Augustine
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