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    Ayuno (en. Fast)

    /aˈjuno/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Practice of abstaining from eating.
    The doctor recommended intermittent fasting to improve his health.
    El médico le recomendó un ayuno intermitente para mejorar su salud.
    Period during which this abstinence occurs.
    His fast lasted 24 hours.
    Su ayuno duró 24 horas.
    In religious contexts, the practice of not eating as a form of penance or devotion.
    During Lent, many faithful observe a fast.
    Durante la Cuaresma, muchos fieles realizan un ayuno.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ieiunium', which means 'fasting, deprivation of food'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fast
    to practice fasting voluntarily.
    hacer ayuno
    to break the fast
    to eat after a period of abstinence.
    romper el ayuno
    religious fasting
    fasting performed as part of spiritual practices.
    ayuno religioso

    Related Words

    to fast
    Action of practicing fasting.
    ayunar
    faster
    Person who fasts.
    ayunador
    faster
    One who is fasting.
    ayunante

    Slang Meanings

    To go on an extreme diet without eating.
    He says he is fasting, but in reality, he just wants to lose weight quickly.
    Él dice que está haciendo un ayuno, pero en realidad solo quiere perder peso rápidamente.
    To say that one will not eat at a party.
    The next time I get invited, I'm going to fast to avoid temptation.
    La próxima vez que me inviten, voy a hacer ayuno para no caer en la tentación.