1. eating and drinking very little; moderate in consumption of food and drink
He maintains an abstemious diet to stay healthy.
Ele mantém uma dieta abstêmia para se manter saudável.
2. sparing or moderate in consumption, especially of alcohol
She has always been abstemious with alcohol.
Ela sempre foi abstêmia com bebidas alcoólicas.
3. characterized by restraint and self-discipline in habits
His abstemious lifestyle reflects his disciplined nature.
Seu estilo de vida abstêmio reflete sua natureza disciplinada.