How to Say "abstinence" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “abstinence” is “abstinencia” — B2 level.
Examples
El médico le recomendó abstinencia total de alcohol.
The doctor recommended total abstinence from alcohol.
La abstinencia de carne es una tradición en algunos días festivos.
Refraining from meat is a tradition on some holidays.
Siente mucha ansiedad debido al síndrome de abstinencia.
He feels a lot of anxiety due to withdrawal syndrome.
Using 'de' to describe the habit
In Spanish, we always use the word 'de' (of/from) right after 'abstinencia' to say exactly what you are giving up, like 'abstinencia de azúcar' (abstinence from sugar).
It is always feminine
Since it ends in -ia, it is a feminine noun. Use 'la' or 'una' with it, and make sure any describing words (adjectives) end in 'a', like 'abstinencia prolongada'.
Using 'a' instead of 'de'
Mistake: “abstinencia a las drogas”
Correction: abstinencia de las drogas
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