prescindir

to do without

prescindir(preh-seen-deer)

intransitive verb

1. (to deny oneself; used with "de")

a. to do without

No puedo prescindir de mi teléfono celular.

I can't do without my cell phone.

b. to go without

Si quieres bajar de peso, vas a tener que prescindir de los dulces y las harinas.

If you want to lose weight, you will have to go without sweets and starches.

2. (to overlook; used with "de")

a. to disregard

Nunca deberías prescindir de la opinión de alguien que tiene más experiencia que tú.

You should never disregard the opinion of someone who has more experience than you.

b. to ignore

Por favor, no prescindan de las recomendaciones que les di.

Please, don't ignore the recommendations I gave you.

3. (to cut out; used with "de")

a. to dispense with

Prescindamos de la charla trivial y vayamos directo al grano.

Let's dispense with the small talk and get straight to the point.

b. to skip

Podemos prescindir del capítulo introductorio y enfocarnos en la sección principal del reporte.

We can skip the introductory chapter and focus on the main section of the report.

4. (to cope without; used with "de")

a. to do without

Roberto sabe mucho; no creo que podamos prescindir de él.

Roberto knows a lot; I don't think we can do without him.

b. to manage without

Creo que podemos prescindir de la ayuda de Laura.

I think we can manage without Laura's help.