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to forbear
01
abstenerse
to hold back from an action or behavior
Transitive: to forbear sth
Example
Even in the midst of the serious meeting, John could n't forbear a grin at his colleague's witty comment.
Incluso en medio de la reunión seria, John no pudo contener una sonrisa ante el comentario ingenioso de su colega.
Watching the children play in the park, Mary could n't forbear a sense of joy and warmth.
Al ver a los niños jugar en el parque, Mary no podía evitar sentir una sensación de alegría y calidez.
02
ser paciente
to hold back or refrain from an impulse or action
Transitive: to forbear to do sth | to forbear from sth
Example
Despite the provocation, she decided to forbear from responding to the criticism and maintained her composure.
A pesar de la provocación, decidió abstenerse de responder a las críticas y mantuvo la compostura.
To maintain professionalism, employees must forbear from airing grievances publicly.
Para mantener el profesionalismo, los empleados deben abstenerse de expresar quejas públicamente.
