astẽença

Old Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin abstinentia (“abstinence; fasting”), from abstinens, from abstineō (“I abstain”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /as̺.tẽ.ˈẽn.t͡sa/

Noun

astẽença f

1. fasting (abstinence from eating)

   Synonym: jajũu