sobering

sobering(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. aleccionador
Meeting the victims of this disease was a sobering experience that made me change my lifestyle.Conocer a las víctimas de esta enfermedad fue una experiencia aleccionadora que me llevó a cambiar mi estilo de vida.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
It is a sobering thought that none of us would be here today if it had not been for her sacrifice.Da que pensar que si no hubiera sido por su sacrificio, nosotros no estaríamos aquí hoy.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers these volunteers face.Este incidente ha servido de lección para recordarnos los peligros a los que se enfrentan estos voluntarios.
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