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abster-se (verb)

To refrain from doing or enjoying something.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Ab-STAY-er'. You 'stay' away from 'ab' (something bad or a choice). Also, it's just 'ter' with a prefix 'abs'.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Eu abstenho de fumar. → Eu me abstenho de fumar.

Eles se absteram da reunião. → Eles se abstiveram da reunião.

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